Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spring Bouquet S100-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Soft Lilac (DE5974), at ΔE 2.99 — very close.
Soft Lilac is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.99 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 Soft Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.99very close
- LRV
- 63Behr is 66
- Hex
- #E2D4DF#D9D2DC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Soft Lilac reads slightly lighter than Spring Bouquet 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 Soft Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tranquil Sea DE5932ΔE 3.26 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Violet Crush DE5946ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Modest Violet DE5945ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spring Bouquet S100-1 matched across all 13 brands →