Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr South Pacific MQ5-60
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Spirit Mountain (DE5795), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Spirit Mountain is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Spirit Mountain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 22
- Hex
- #6A8B98#698694 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Spirit Mountain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- China Clay DE5802ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Seal Pup DE5816ΔE 2.76 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mica Creek DE5823ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr South Pacific MQ5-60 matched across all 13 brands →