Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Viking 550E-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Frozen Tundra (DE5793), at ΔE 1.09 — near-exact.
Frozen Tundra is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.09 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 Frozen Tundra really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.09near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 51
- Hex
- #A3BFCB#A6C3D0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Frozen Tundra is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peace River DE5800ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Anchors Away DE5814ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Blue Calico DET585ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.