Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spa 500C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Whisper of Grass (DE5701), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Whisper of Grass is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Whisper of Grass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 73Behr is 79
- Hex
- #CBEDE5#CEECE7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Whisper of Grass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Air of Mint DE5721ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Morning Calm DE5735ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Minty Fresh DE5687ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.