Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sky Blue T14-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Aquamarine (DET555), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Aquamarine is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Aquamarine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 79Behr is 78
- Hex
- #D6EAE8#D3E9E5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Aquamarine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dew Not Disturb DE5708ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Air of Mint DE5721ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Silver Spruce DE5743ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.