Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Southern Evening 550D-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is San Gabriel Blue (DET557), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
San Gabriel Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 San Gabriel Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #2F6679#34657D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if San Gabriel Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Atlantis DE5790ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Eames for Blue DET564ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Crashing Waves DE5810ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Evening 550D-7 matched across all 13 brands →