Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Charcoal Dust (DE5927), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Charcoal Dust is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Charcoal Dust really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 30Benjamin Moore is 29.35
- Hex
- #9497B3#8E8FB0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Charcoal Dust is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Fog DE5934ΔE 4.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Grape Gatsby DE5948ΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Midnight Blush DE5913ΔE 5.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40 matched across all 13 brands →