Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Teal Bayou 530D-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Star City (DE5767), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Star City is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 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 Star City really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 25
- Hex
- #5796A1#4F93A2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Star City is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aegean Sea DE5788ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Tropical Lagoon DE5781ΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Caribbean Cruise DE5760ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.