Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spring Morn 430C-2
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Morning Frost (DE5581), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Morning Frost is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Morning Frost really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 81Behr is 84
- Hex
- #EBF4DF#E5F0D5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. 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: Morning Frost reads slightly lighter than Spring Morn 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 Morning Frost is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misty Hillside DE5568ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 14.0 points lower.
- Pastoral DE5575ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Flower Bulb DE5582ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.