Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Simply Violet (DE5941), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Simply Violet is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Simply Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 37Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A6A1D7#A0A3D2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Simply Violet reads slightly lighter than Water Hyacinth 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 Simply Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Periwinkle DE5906ΔE 3.61 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Midnight Blush DE5913ΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Sapphire Fog DE5899ΔE 5.45 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 25.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4 matched across all 13 brands →