Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silver Polish BL-W13
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Swiss Meringue (DEHW04), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Swiss Meringue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Swiss Meringue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 81Behr is 76
- Hex
- #E8E9E4#E2E2DE in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Swiss Meringue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Faded Gray DEW382ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Cold Morning DE6365ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gray Wonder DE6309ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Polish BL-W13 matched across all 13 brands →