Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Simply Blue PPU15-16
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Overcast Sky (DE5821), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Overcast Sky is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 Overcast Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 43Behr is 49
- Hex
- #A7B8C4#ADBBC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Overcast Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Glen Falls DE6332ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Adirondack DE6339ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Northern Pond DE5870ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Blue PPU15-16 matched across all 13 brands →