Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sailboat S-H-590
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Nautical (DEA139), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Nautical is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Nautical really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #2E4A7D#314A72 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Nautical is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jazz Age Blues DET574ΔE 2.94 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Slumber DE5860ΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Indigo Night DEA138ΔE 3.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.