Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silent Film MQ5-30
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Baby Seal (DE6361), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Baby Seal is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Baby Seal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 35Behr is 37
- Hex
- #A1A5A8#9FA5A5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Baby Seal reads slightly lighter than Silent Film in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Baby Seal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Metaverse DEGR71ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Concrete Jungle DEGR68ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Marinescape DEGR77ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.