Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Praying Mantis P370-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Lazy Caterpillar (DE5561), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Lazy Caterpillar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Lazy Caterpillar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 70Behr is 80
- Hex
- #E2E5C7#E3EACC in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Lazy Caterpillar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tinted Mint DE5540ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Misty Hillside DE5568ΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Flower Bulb DE5582ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Praying Mantis P370-2 matched across all 13 brands →