Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spring Rain 520C-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Aquamarine (DET555), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Aquamarine is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Aquamarine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 79Behr is 83
- Hex
- #D6EAE8#DCEFED in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Aquamarine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thawed Out DE5742ΔE 2.17 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Mist of Green DE5707ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Calm Waters DEW373ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.