Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Provence Blue HDC-AC-23
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cold and Rainy (DESS36), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Cold and Rainy is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Cold and Rainy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 31Behr is 32
- Hex
- #899899#8A9C99 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cold and Rainy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Meek Moss Green DET606ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Galway Bay DE6305ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Deco Gray DET609ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Provence Blue HDC-AC-23 matched across all 13 brands →