Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Winter Rye ECC-48-1
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Whale Watching (DET512), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Whale Watching is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Whale Watching really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 37Behr is 40
- Hex
- #A5A495#AAA99D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Whale Watching is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Well-Crafted DEGR35ΔE 2.70 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Heart of Stone DEGR17ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Distant Dusk DEGR46ΔE 2.83 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.