Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Smokey Slate 460E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Life Aquatic (DET607), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Life Aquatic is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Life Aquatic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 42Behr is 44
- Hex
- #A2B0A8#A5B5AC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Life Aquatic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rainsong DET541ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717ΔE 2.49 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Bidwell Blue DET551ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.