Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sassy Grass P360-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Sea Turtle (DEA170), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Sea Turtle is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Sea Turtle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 23
- Hex
- #818A40#7A8C31 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: Sea Turtle reads slightly lighter than Sassy Grass 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 Sea Turtle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vegetable Garden DE5524ΔE 4.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fresh Artichoke DE5545ΔE 5.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Topiary DE5544ΔE 6.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.