Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Thermal S440-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Lunar Eclipse (DE5776), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Lunar Eclipse is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Lunar Eclipse really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #415053#3F5052 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Lunar Eclipse is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Total Eclipse DEFD62ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dark Shadows DEA183ΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Carbon Fiber DEGR63ΔE 2.98 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.