Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Treasure Map S500-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Salt Box Blue (DET562), at ΔE 2.59 — very close.
Salt Box Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.59 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 Salt Box Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.59very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 25
- Hex
- #648FA4#658FAA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Salt Box Blue reads slightly darker than Treasure Map in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Salt Box Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blueberry Muffin DE5851ΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Seal Pup DE5816ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Genteel Blue DET589ΔE 4.28 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.