Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Toile Blue P520-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Astral (DE5856), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Astral is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Astral really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 46Behr is 49
- Hex
- #8EC2E7#94BEE1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. 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: Astral reads slightly lighter than Toile Blue 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 Astral is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- January Frost DE5849ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sail to the Sea DE5863ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Light Azure DE5842ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.