Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Snow Ballet 590E-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Pearl City (DE5819), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
Pearl City is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.28 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 Pearl City really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 71Behr is 72
- Hex
- #DCE4E9#D5DEE7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Pearl City reads slightly lighter than Snow Ballet 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 Pearl City is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waterloo DE6330ΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Harbor Afternoon DE5882ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Frosty Fog DE5917ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.