Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Porpoise 790E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Blowin' In the Wind (DEGR52), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Blowin' In the Wind is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Blowin' In the Wind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 46
- Hex
- #B4B4AF#B7B4B0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Blowin' In the Wind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Throwing Shade DEGR45ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Neutral Wave DEGR57ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Dove's Cry DEGR18ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.