Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waterloo CSP-555
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Genteel Blue (DET589), at ΔE 2.84 — very close.
Genteel Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.84 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 Genteel Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.84very close
- LRV
- 27Benjamin Moore is 28.06
- Hex
- #698EB3#5F8EC2 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Genteel Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safe Harbor DE5865ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Ocean City DE5879ΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Bodega Bay DE5893ΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Waterloo CSP-555 matched across all 13 brands →