Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Riverside Blue 530D-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Gulf Stream (DE5759), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Gulf Stream is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Gulf Stream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 36Behr is 40
- Hex
- #62B4C0#6CB4C3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Gulf Stream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Watson Lake DE5766ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Water Baby DE5780ΔE 2.58 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Faded Jeans DE5752ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Riverside Blue 530D-5 matched across all 13 brands →