Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Surfside (DE5765), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Surfside is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Surfside really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 50Behr is 50
- Hex
- #9ACAD3#96C4CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Surfside is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter Chill DE5758ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Eastern Sky DE5786ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Aqua Bloom DE5737ΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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