Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shale Gray 540F-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cape Cod Blue (DEC792), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Cape Cod Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Cape Cod Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 32Behr is 32
- Hex
- #91A2A6#899DA3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cape Cod Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Flannel DE6319ΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Cold and Rainy DESS36ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Bracing Winds DESS37ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.