Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Behr Tropical Breeze 520E-2

Behr → Dunn-Edwards

Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tropical Breeze 520E-2

The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Blue Moon (DE5764), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.

Tropical BreezeBehr · 520E-2
Blue MoonDunn-Edwards · DE5764

Blue Moon is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.36 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 Blue Moon really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.36very close
LRV
63Behr is 62
Hex
#BBDEE5#B1D4DB in Behr

The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Other Dunn-Edwards options

Worth knowing if Blue Moon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Glacier Point DE5785ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
  • Across the Bay DE5757ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
  • Dockside DE5806ΔE 4.07 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

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