Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan 256
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Desert Floor (DE6186), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Desert Floor is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Desert Floor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 42Benjamin Moore is 44.54
- Hex
- #C6B183#C9B37A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Desert Floor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bakelite Yellow DET657ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Oak Harbor DE6179ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Toasted Marshmallow DE6165ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan 256 matched across all 13 brands →