Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Strong Winds N380-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Misty Lake (DEGR41), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Misty Lake is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Misty Lake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 35Behr is 37
- Hex
- #9EA095#A3A59B in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Misty Lake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whale Watching DET512ΔE 2.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Muted Gray DEGR64ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Distant Dusk DEGR46ΔE 3.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.