Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Snowmelt M470-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Morning Calm (DE5735), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Morning Calm is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Morning Calm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 74Behr is 75
- Hex
- #CEEEEF#C9E6E9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, 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: Morning Calm reads slightly lighter than Snowmelt 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 Morning Calm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Windswept DE5749ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Frostproof DE5777ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sparkling River DE5763ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.