Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vintage Wine 2116-20
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Purple Prose (DET405), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Purple Prose is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Purple Prose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 7Benjamin Moore is 8.2
- Hex
- #554348#544649 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Purple Prose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- French Press Coffee DEBN07ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Cassel Earth DEBN22ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Molasses DE6399ΔE 3.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vintage Wine 2116-20 matched across all 13 brands →