Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Weathered Blue (DET560), at ΔE 2.59 — very close.
Weathered Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.59 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 Weathered Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.59very close
- LRV
- 27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7B9093#7C929A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Weathered Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skipping Stones DET567ΔE 3.60 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Faded Blue Clapboard DESS34ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- China Clay DE5802ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.