Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Genteel Blue (DET589), at ΔE 3.21 — very close.
Genteel Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.21 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 Genteel Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.21very close
- LRV
- 27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #698EB3#6E8FC0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Genteel Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ocean City DE5879ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Bodega Bay DE5893ΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Denim Tradition DE5885ΔE 5.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5 matched across all 13 brands →