Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Yankee Doodle (DET578), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Yankee Doodle is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 Benjamin Moore and Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Yankee Doodle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 10Benjamin Moore is 11.97
- Hex
- #4D5A6B#485B6E in Benjamin Moore
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 Yankee Doodle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midnight Sun DET580ΔE 2.91 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ragtime Blues DET558ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Stormy Sea DE5817ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 matched across all 13 brands →