Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Watery HDC-CT-26
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Bidwell Blue (DET551), at ΔE 1.63 — near-exact.
Bidwell Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.63 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 Bidwell Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.63near-exact
- LRV
- 47Behr is 49
- Hex
- #A9B9B5#AEBDBB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Bidwell Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blustery Wind DE6304ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Haze Blue DE6311ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Patina Creek DE6297ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.