Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Shell Brook 690E-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cloudy Gray (DE6036), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Cloudy Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Cloudy Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 73Behr is 81
- Hex
- #ECE3E1#EEE7E6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cloudy Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baby's Breath DEW342ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Raindrops DE6057ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Mountain Air DE6393ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 11.0 points lower.