Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Winter Wheat PMD-50
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Medallion (DEC729), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Medallion is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Behr to Dunn-Edwards are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Medallion really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 38
- Hex
- #C3A679#BDA178 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Medallion is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- With the Grain DET668ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Graham Cracker DE6144ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Equestrian DET661ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.