Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Simplicity 640E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Pale Shale (DE5918), at ΔE 1.48 — near-exact.
Pale Shale is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.48 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 Pale Shale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.48near-exact
- LRV
- 58Behr is 63
- Hex
- #CACFDC#CED0DB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Pale Shale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tranquil Sea DE5932ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Hailstorm DE5925ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Chill in the Air DE5911ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.