Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown HC-74
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Brown Bear (DE6140), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Brown Bear is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Benjamin Moore and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Brown Bear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 17Benjamin Moore is 17.88
- Hex
- #8F6E4B#927254 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Brown Bear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cowboy Trails DET689ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Summerville Brown DE6139ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Red Cedar DESS14ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown HC-74 matched across all 13 brands →