Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Silver Strand 560E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bay of Hope (DE6331), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Bay of Hope is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Bay of Hope really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 53Behr is 56
- Hex
- #BFC9D0#B8C7CE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bay of Hope reads slightly lighter than Silver Strand 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 Bay of Hope is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polished Silver DE5820ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Crestline DE6325ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Peace River DE5800ΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Strand 560E-3 matched across all 13 brands →