Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Quiet Teal BXC-85
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Rainsong (DET541), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Rainsong is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Rainsong really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 47
- Hex
- #ACBDB1#A9BAB1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Rainsong is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bidwell Blue DET551ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Life Aquatic DET607ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.