Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sap Green M350-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Watercress (DE5528), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Watercress is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Watercress really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 51Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C7C7A1#C6CAA5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Watercress is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive Martini DE5562ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Light Pine DE5535ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Trailing Vine DE5541ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.