Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Saga Blue S480-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Lake Winnipeg (DE5794), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Lake Winnipeg is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Lake Winnipeg really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 31Behr is 32
- Hex
- #80A1B0#75A0B1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, 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: Lake Winnipeg reads slightly lighter than Saga Blue 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 Lake Winnipeg is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pacific Palisade DE5787ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Smoky Blue DET570ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Lake Lucerne DE5808ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.