Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid 2072-40
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Muted Berry (DE5977), at ΔE 3.44 — very close.
Muted Berry is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.44 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 Muted Berry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.44very close
- LRV
- 20Benjamin Moore is 25.18
- Hex
- #91788C#957E99 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Muted Berry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Eggplant DE5956ΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Smashed Grape DE5963ΔE 6.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Cloudy Plum DE5984ΔE 6.72 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid 2072-40 matched across all 13 brands →