Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Polar Bear 75
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Dove's Wing (DE6267), at ΔE 0.62 — indistinguishable.
Dove's Wing is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.62 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Dove's Wing really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.62indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F4F2EA#F5F4EC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Dove's Wing is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White Crest DEW357ΔE 0.92 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Cotton Field DE6253ΔE 0.93 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Wishful White DE6260ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.