Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Private Jet S520-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Downpour (DE5871), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Downpour is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Downpour really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 32
- Hex
- #819AB1#889DB2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Downpour is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Storm DE5822ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Silver Skate DE5801ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Frozen Lake DE5815ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.