Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Starfruit P330-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Beach House (DE5430), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Beach House is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Beach House really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 64
- Hex
- #EDD481#E4D183 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Beach House reads slightly lighter than Starfruit 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 Beach House is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gatsby Glitter DET496ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Hay Day DE5479ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Lemon Macaron DEFD27ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.