Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Weston Flax HC-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Candle in the Wind (DE5442), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Candle in the Wind is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Candle in the Wind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 77Benjamin Moore is 76.45
- Hex
- #F9EBBF#F2E5BA in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Candle in the Wind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sandy Shore DE5456ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Limesicle DE5484ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Cookie Dough DE5435ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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