Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Submarine Gray N470-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Novelty Navy (DE6335), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Novelty Navy is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Novelty Navy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 9
- Hex
- #515B62#4D585C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Novelty Navy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Shadows DEA183ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Soot DE6321ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Good Night! DET598ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Submarine Gray N470-7 matched across all 13 brands →