Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wetherburn's Blue CW-580
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Thundercloud (DE5774), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Thundercloud is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.15 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 Thundercloud really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 20Benjamin Moore is 23.6
- Hex
- #698589#6F8486 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Thundercloud is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shadow Effect DET597ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Dark Lagoon DEC788ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
- Armor DE6306ΔE 4.16 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wetherburn's Blue CW-580 matched across all 13 brands →