Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Unimaginable P560-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Faraway Sky (DE5942), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Faraway Sky is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Faraway Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 24
- Hex
- #8980C1#8C7EB9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Faraway Sky reads slightly lighter than Unimaginable 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 Faraway Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lush Lilac DE5970ΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Star Of Persia DEFD01ΔE 5.63 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.4 points higher.
- Smashed Grape DE5963ΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.