Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Kale (DE5585), at ΔE 3.39 — very close.
Kale is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.39 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 Kale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.39very close
- LRV
- 33Behr is 33
- Hex
- #90A96E#92A360 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Kale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spanish Olive DE5543ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cocktail Olive DE5564ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ivy Enchantment DE5571ΔE 4.23 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15 matched across all 13 brands →