Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Serene Sky 540C-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Blue Moon (DE5764), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Blue Moon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Blue Moon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 73
- Hex
- #BBDEE5#C3E3EB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Blue Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frosty Day DE5826ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Frostproof DE5777ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Ice Cold DE5784ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.