Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Vanity N540-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Silver Bullet (DE6381), at ΔE 2.69 — very close.
Silver Bullet is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.69 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 Silver Bullet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.69very close
- LRV
- 44Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B6B5B8#B1B3BB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, 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: Silver Bullet reads slightly lighter than Vanity 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 Silver Bullet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heliotrope Gray DEGR78ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Silver Springs DE6346ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Adirondack DE6339ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.