Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Royal Breeze S-H-560
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Blue Earth (DE5853), at ΔE 2.94 — very close.
Blue Earth is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.94 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 Blue Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.94very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #375673#275779 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blue Earth reads slightly lighter than Royal Breeze 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 Blue Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jodhpur DEFD58ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Ink Blotch DE5839ΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Lapis DE5846ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Royal Breeze S-H-560 matched across all 13 brands →