Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Winding Vines 532
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Crocodile Smile (DE5565), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Crocodile Smile is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Crocodile Smile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 24Benjamin Moore is 25.5
- Hex
- #898E58#908D55 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Crocodile Smile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Military Green DE5530ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Serpentine DE5502ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Grape Leaves DE5495ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Winding Vines 532 matched across all 13 brands →