Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Violet Water T12-17
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Chill in the Air (DE5911), at ΔE 0.84 — indistinguishable.
Chill in the Air is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.84 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 Chill in the Air really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.84indistinguishable
- LRV
- 63Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D1D5E7#D2D6E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Chill in the Air is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hailstorm DE5925ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Snowy Shadow DE5897ΔE 2.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Tranquil Sea DE5932ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.