Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Gulf Stream (DE5759), at ΔE 0.93 — indistinguishable.
Gulf Stream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.93 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 Gulf Stream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.93indistinguishable
- LRV
- 36Behr is 40
- Hex
- #62B4C0#65B6C0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Gulf Stream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Castaway DE5738ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Faded Jeans DE5752ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Watson Lake DE5766ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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