Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Thai Teal M460-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Deep Lagoon (DE5740), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Deep Lagoon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Deep Lagoon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 19Behr is 19
- Hex
- #2B888D#2E8689 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Deep Lagoon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- River Fountain DE5761ΔE 3.66 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Tropical Teal DE5754ΔE 3.91 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Siren Song DEFD43ΔE 5.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.