Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Vintage Velvet PPU15-18
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Tried & True Blue (DET582), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Tried & True Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Tried & True Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #494F62#485169 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Tried & True Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Luna Pier DE5888ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Intergalactic DE5916ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Suede Shoes DEA190ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Velvet PPU15-18 matched across all 13 brands →