Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wood Ash N360-5A
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Preserved Pewter (DESS39), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Preserved Pewter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Preserved Pewter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 22Behr is 22
- Hex
- #848075#848178 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Preserved Pewter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Metal Fringe DET626ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Creek Bed DEGR37ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Dolphin Pod DEGR49ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.