Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Sweet Breeze 710A-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wafting Gray (DE6031), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Wafting Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Wafting Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 56
- Hex
- #CDBDBA#D4C1BC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Wafting Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misty Blush DE6044ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- New Wool DE6073ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Pale Berries DE6051ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.