Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Regal View M430-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Up North (DE5711), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Up North is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 Up North really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 30
- Hex
- #6F9587#749E8F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Up North is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Avalon DET552ΔE 4.74 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mother Earth DE5718ΔE 4.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Stanford Green DET531ΔE 5.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.