Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Skylark 530A-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Frosty Day (DE5826), at ΔE 2.01 — very close.
Frosty Day is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.01 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 Frosty Day really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.01very close
- LRV
- 73Behr is 73
- Hex
- #CCEBF5#C1E4F0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Frosty Day is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Moon DE5764ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Glacier Point DE5785ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.
- Teardrops DE5833ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.