Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spring Hill 420E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Hidden Hills (DE5569), at ΔE 3.52 — close.
Hidden Hills is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.52 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 Hidden Hills really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.52close
- LRV
- 57Behr is 58
- Hex
- #C5D2B1#C4CBB2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Hidden Hills reads slightly lighter than Spring Hill 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 Hidden Hills is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pine Mist DE5534ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Belize Green DEC782ΔE 3.92 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Green Lane DE5653ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.