Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vermont Slate 1673
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Ragtime Blues (DET558), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Ragtime Blues is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Ragtime Blues really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 11Benjamin Moore is 12.9
- Hex
- #4A5E6C#4C636E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Ragtime Blues is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Before the Storm DE5796ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Morro Bay DET571ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Outer Space DE5824ΔE 3.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vermont Slate 1673 matched across all 13 brands →