ComparisonComparisonBehr HDC-AC-26 and Dunn-Edwards DEA002, ΔE 5.67 apart
Behr Sarsaparilla (HDC-AC-26) and Dunn-Edwards Black (DEA002) measure a delta-E of 5.67 apart. Sarsaparilla is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Sarsaparilla holds more color, chroma 4.1 against 0.5, so it grays out less in dim light. The undertones part company: Sarsaparilla reads as a red cast at hue angle 20.0 degrees, Black as a true neutral at 19.2. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Black depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 4.3 rather than matching by name.
Behr Sarsaparilla and Dunn-Edwards Black are delta-E 5.67 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Sarsaparilla and Dunn-Edwards Black is delta-E 5.67.
Behr Sarsaparilla is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Black by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Behr Sarsaparilla carries more color than Dunn-Edwards Black - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Sarsaparilla | Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | HDC-AC-26 | DEA002 |
| Hex | #4B4242 | #3B3A3A |
| Light reflectance | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| Undertone | red cast | true neutral |
| Chroma | 4.1 | 0.5 |
| Hue angle | 20.0° | 19.2° |
| Color family | black | black |