Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Simply Posh MQ5-55
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bonnie Blue (DE5807), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Bonnie Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Bonnie Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 45
- Hex
- #8DBBD1#8CB9D4 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: Bonnie Blue reads slightly lighter than Simply Posh 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 Bonnie Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- January Frost DE5849ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Astral DE5856ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Anchors Away DE5814ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.