Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Velvet Cloak CSP-480
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bistre Pigment (DEBN13), at ΔE 7.22 — noticeably different.
Dunn-Edwards does not make this colour. Bistre Pigment is the closest option at ΔE 7.22, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dunn-Edwards custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.
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 Bistre Pigment really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.22noticeably different
- LRV
- 5Benjamin Moore is 4.72
- Hex
- #463C3D#382930 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Bistre Pigment is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cassel Earth DEBN22ΔE 7.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Preserve DEA193ΔE 8.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Purple Prose DET405ΔE 8.76 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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