Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind 1416
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Snowy Shadow (DE5897), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Snowy Shadow is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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 Snowy Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 66Benjamin Moore is 69.43
- Hex
- #D3DBEC#D5DAE6 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Dunn-Edwards publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Snowy Shadow reads slightly lighter than Whispering Wind in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Snowy Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frosty Fog DE5917ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Pale Shale DE5918ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 11.4 points lower.
- Crystal Falls DE5896ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whispering Wind 1416 matched across all 13 brands →