Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sonata Blue BNC-08
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Silver Storm (DE5822), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Silver Storm is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Silver Storm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 28Behr is 33
- Hex
- #8599A8#8A9EAE in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Silver Storm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Skate DE5801ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Hamilton Blue DE6333ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Downpour DE5871ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.