Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rain Song 580A-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Drenched Rain (DE5883), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Drenched Rain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Drenched Rain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 57Behr is 66
- Hex
- #C1D1E2#C5D5E9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Drenched Rain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alaskan Skies DE5876ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fly a Kite DE5890ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Oceana Drive DE5869ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.