Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tart Apple 420B-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wasabi (DE5578), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Wasabi is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Wasabi really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 58
- Hex
- #AFD77F#B6D27E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 53.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Wasabi reads slightly lighter than Tart Apple 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 Wasabi is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Desert Lime DEFD29ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Lime Sorbet DE5550ΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Celery DE5557ΔE 5.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.