Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Timeless Lilac 630C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Hailstorm (DE5925), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
Hailstorm is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.28 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 Hailstorm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 59Behr is 60
- Hex
- #D0D1E1#C8CADE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Hailstorm reads slightly lighter than Timeless Lilac 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 Hailstorm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chill in the Air DE5911ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Tranquil Sea DE5932ΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Pale Shale DE5918ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Timeless Lilac 630C-3 matched across all 13 brands →