Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wave Top M450-3
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Jaded Clouds (DE5702), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Jaded Clouds is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Jaded Clouds really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 61Behr is 63
- Hex
- #AEDDD3#AFD9D3 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: Jaded Clouds reads slightly lighter than Wave Top 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 Jaded Clouds is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tropical Waterfall DE5722ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Fountain City DE5723ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Steamy Spring DE5709ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.