Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Wickford Bay 590D-6
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Postwar Boom (DET584), at ΔE 2.75 — very close.
Postwar Boom is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.75 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 Postwar Boom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.75very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 14
- Hex
- #466F97#4F6C8F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Postwar Boom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Clean Slate DE5880ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Admiral Blue DE5887ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Rainy Lake DE5852ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.