Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Planet Green MQ4-48
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Shamrock Field (DE5664), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Shamrock Field is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Behr and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Behr 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 Shamrock Field really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 19Behr is 20
- Hex
- #358D52#478B4D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Shamrock Field reads slightly lighter than Planet Green 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 Shamrock Field is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Forest DEA127ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Emerald Ring DE5629ΔE 4.01 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Amazon Parrot DEFD31ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.