Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Rainwater P450-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Island Oasis (DE5730), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Island Oasis is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Island Oasis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 56Behr is 60
- Hex
- #88D9D8#87D9D2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Island Oasis reads slightly lighter than Rainwater 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 Island Oasis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seafoam DE5695ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Fountain City DE5723ΔE 4.11 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Tranquil Teal DE5703ΔE 5.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.