Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shallow Sea 520D-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Winter Chill (DE5758), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Winter Chill is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Winter Chill really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 51Behr is 49
- Hex
- #8ECED8#85C5CD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Winter Chill is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Bloom DE5737ΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Surfside DE5765ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Plunging Waterfall DE5751ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.