Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr White Smoke PPL-57
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Cumulus (DEW352), at ΔE 0.41 — indistinguishable.
Cumulus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.41 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 Cumulus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.41indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F3F3E6#F3F3E5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Cumulus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Applemint DE5532ΔE 1.16 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Pale View DE5525ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Ivory Keys DEW353ΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.