Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Teary Eyed P570-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Shimmering Sky (DE5960), at ΔE 0.88 — indistinguishable.
Shimmering Sky is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.88 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 Shimmering Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.88indistinguishable
- LRV
- 62Behr is 68
- Hex
- #DBD1E8#DED2E8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Shimmering Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alpine Moon DE5953ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Pouty Purple DE5967ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- First Lilac DE5981ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.