Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Hi Tech Turquoise (DEFD41), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Hi Tech Turquoise is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Hi Tech Turquoise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 29Behr is 29
- Hex
- #00A592#03A598 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Hi Tech Turquoise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Teal Me No Lies DE5732ΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Reef Encounter DE5733ΔE 5.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Dragon Bay DE5725ΔE 5.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22 matched across all 13 brands →