Magnolia Home → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Magnolia Home Blackboard JG-05
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Dark Engine (DE6350), at ΔE 4.04 — close.
Dark Engine is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 4.04 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 Magnolia Home and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Magnolia 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 Dark Engine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.04close
- LRV
- 5Magnolia Home is 3.5
- Hex
- #3E3F41#31353A in Magnolia Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Dark Engine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Carbonized Wood DESS50ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- Black DEA002ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Stargazing DE6336ΔE 5.27 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Blackboard JG-05 matched across all 13 brands →