Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Concord Jam (DE5964), at ΔE 3.02 — very close.
Concord Jam is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.02 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 Concord Jam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.02very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #695A82#625B87 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Concord Jam reads slightly lighter than Purple Balloon in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Concord Jam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Gumball DE5950ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Mardi Gras DE5943ΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Princely Violet DE5957ΔE 5.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640 matched across all 13 brands →