Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Ink Blotch (DE5839), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Ink Blotch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Ink Blotch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #00608B#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Ink Blotch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Velvet DET559ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- The Blues DE5859ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Lapis DE5846ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →