Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Winter Surf 490D-5
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Polished Aqua (DE5724), at ΔE 2.66 — very close.
Polished Aqua is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.66 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 Polished Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.66very close
- LRV
- 40Behr is 42
- Hex
- #77BCB6#7FB9AE 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: Polished Aqua reads slightly lighter than Winter Surf 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 Polished Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Turtle Lake DE5704ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Tranquil Teal DE5703ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Fiesta Blue DET548ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.