Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wythe Gold CW-420
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Toasted Marshmallow (DE6165), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Toasted Marshmallow is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Toasted Marshmallow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 49Benjamin Moore is 50.17
- Hex
- #DABD84#D4BC7F in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Toasted Marshmallow reads slightly lighter than Wythe Gold in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Toasted Marshmallow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Biscotti DE5437ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Beachcombing DET494ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Olive Wood Branch DESS21ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wythe Gold CW-420 matched across all 13 brands →