Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spring Sprig BIC-25
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Ginkgo Leaf (DEFD35), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Ginkgo Leaf is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Ginkgo Leaf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 47Behr is 48
- Hex
- #A5BE98#A2C09B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Ginkgo Leaf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Praying Mantis DE5591ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Rolling Hills DE5606ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Spinach Dip DE5611ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.