Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tropical Trail P420-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Wintermint (DE5689), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Wintermint is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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 Wintermint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 52Behr is 54
- Hex
- #94D2BF#89D1B5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Wintermint reads slightly lighter than Tropical Trail in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Wintermint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sprig of Mint DE5675ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Star Grass DE5682ΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Peaceful Pastures DE5661ΔE 5.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Trail P420-3 matched across all 13 brands →