Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Summer House P430-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Minty Fresh (DE5687), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Minty Fresh is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Minty Fresh really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 76Behr is 80
- Hex
- #D2F2E7#C8EFE2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Minty Fresh reads slightly lighter than Summer House 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 Minty Fresh is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shallow End DE5680ΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Whisper of Grass DE5701ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Midspring Morning DE5693ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.