Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Navajo Turquoise (DET547), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Navajo Turquoise is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Navajo Turquoise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 15
- Hex
- #007C78#007C7E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, 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: Navajo Turquoise reads slightly darker than Tropical Waters 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 Navajo Turquoise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Emperor Jade DE5734ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Deep Lagoon DE5740ΔE 5.32 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Peacock Plume DE5741ΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500 matched across all 13 brands →