HGTV Home → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of HGTV Home Admiral Bronze HGSW2211
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Essential Brown (DE6203), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Essential Brown is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 HGTV Home and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Essential Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 14HGTV Home is 14
- Hex
- #7D6848#7A6841 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Essential Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raw Umber DET658ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- To The Manor Brown DEBN53ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Covered Wagon DE6196ΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Admiral Bronze HGSW2211 matched across all 13 brands →