Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tasmanian Sea S440-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Aspen Hush (DE5746), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Aspen Hush is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Aspen Hush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 23
- Hex
- #6A8D88#658A8A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Aspen Hush reads slightly lighter than Tasmanian Sea 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 Aspen Hush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tranquil Seashore DET542ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Thundercloud DE5774ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Bell Blue DET554ΔE 5.46 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tasmanian Sea S440-5 matched across all 13 brands →