Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Brownstone (DEBN12), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Brownstone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Brownstone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 10Benjamin Moore is 10.69
- Hex
- #63544D#68554D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Brownstone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mayan Chocolate DET693ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Wild Buffalo DEBN21ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Chocolate Chunk DE6070ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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