Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Summer Night (DE5811), at ΔE 3.11 — very close.
Summer Night is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 3.11 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 Summer Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.11very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 7
- Hex
- #36576A#33505E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Summer Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Slate Wall DE5797ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deep Ocean DEA135ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Encore Teal DEA182ΔE 3.65 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7 matched across all 13 brands →