Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Winter Lake 550F-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Spirit Mountain (DE5795), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Spirit Mountain is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Spirit Mountain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 22Behr is 24
- Hex
- #6A8B98#698B9C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Spirit Mountain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- China Clay DE5802ΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Salt Box Blue DET562ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Seal Pup DE5816ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.