Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Spring Storm S450-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Blue Spruce (DE5772), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Blue Spruce is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Blue Spruce really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 53
- Hex
- #ADC5C9#A9C6CB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Blue Spruce is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seaport DE5744ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Berry Mojito DET565ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Frozen Tundra DE5793ΔE 3.78 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.