Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shasta Lake M490-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Summer Night (DE5811), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Summer Night is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Summer Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 10
- Hex
- #36576A#355C74 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Summer Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Navy Teal DE5832ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Blue Earth DE5853ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Stormy Sea DE5817ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.