Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Very Navy M500-7
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Parisian Night (DEA184), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Parisian Night is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Parisian Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3F4855#3A4859 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Parisian Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Reservoir DE5874ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Still Waters Run Deep DEFD60ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Naval Shipyard DESS32ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.