Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Yellow Corn 330B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Ripe Pineapple (DE5389), at ΔE 2.53 — very close.
Ripe Pineapple is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.53 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Ripe Pineapple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.53very close
- LRV
- 71Behr is 76
- Hex
- #FFE07B#FFDE88 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Ripe Pineapple reads slightly lighter than Yellow Corn in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Ripe Pineapple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yuma Gold DE5305ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Sun Kissed DE5352ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Summer Daffodil DE5312ΔE 2.94 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.