Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wintermint (DE5689), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Wintermint is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Wintermint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 52Behr is 55
- Hex
- #94D2BF#9CCEBE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Wintermint reads slightly lighter than Thermal Aqua 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 Wintermint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tranquil Teal DE5703ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Glenwood Green DE5668ΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Jaded Clouds DE5702ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thermal Aqua HDC-SM14-6 matched across all 13 brands →