Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waterfall 2050-50
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Fountain City (DE5723), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Fountain City is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Fountain City really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 55Benjamin Moore is 55
- Hex
- #9CD4CF#9DCDCB in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Fountain City is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Bloom DE5737ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Lake Reflection DET556ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
- Surfside DE5765ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Waterfall 2050-50 matched across all 13 brands →