Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Soft Denim ICC-46
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bay of Hope (DE6331), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Bay of Hope is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.49 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 Bay of Hope really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 53Behr is 55
- Hex
- #BFC9D0#B9C6CA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Bay of Hope reads slightly lighter than Soft Denim 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 Bay of Hope is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crestline DE6325ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Lake Placid DE6318ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 11.0 points lower.
- Haze Blue DE6311ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.