Behr → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Behr Yacht Harbor PMD-14
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Lake Winnipeg (DE5794), at ΔE 1.52 — near-exact.
Lake Winnipeg is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.52 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 Lake Winnipeg really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.52near-exact
- LRV
- 31Behr is 31
- Hex
- #80A1B0#7C9DAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Lake Winnipeg is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Skate DE5801ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Frozen Lake DE5815ΔE 2.58 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Smoky Blue DET570ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.