Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Siberian Ice MQ3-57
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Shiny Nickel (DE6338), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Shiny Nickel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Shiny Nickel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 60Behr is 68
- Hex
- #CCD3D8#CFD9DE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Shiny Nickel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Veiled Spotlight DE6324ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Salina Springs DEC794ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Waterloo DE6330ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.