Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Waterscape 530F-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Skipping Stones (DET567), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Skipping Stones is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 Skipping Stones really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 28Behr is 29
- Hex
- #70939E#7C97A1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Skipping Stones is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Blue DET570ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Faded Blue Clapboard DESS34ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Lake Winnipeg DE5794ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.