Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silhouette N540-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Shining Knight (DE6347), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Shining Knight is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Shining Knight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 32Behr is 32
- Hex
- #989EA7#9698A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Shining Knight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winterfell DEGR79ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Formal Gray DE6382ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gray Wolf DE6354ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.