Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Virginia Blue 610C-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Prim Blue (DE5898), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Prim Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Prim Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 52Behr is 54
- Hex
- #B9C4DE#B7C3D7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Prim Blue reads slightly lighter than Virginia Blue in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Prim Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Afternoon Sky DE5877ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Maritime DET588ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
- Spacious Sky DE5919ΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Virginia Blue 610C-3 matched across all 13 brands →