Benjamin Moore → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Rainsong (DET541), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Rainsong is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Rainsong really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 48Benjamin Moore is 48.11
- Hex
- #ACBDB1#AABEB4 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Rainsong is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pistachio Ice Cream DE5717ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.1 points lower.
- Patina Creek DE6297ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Bidwell Blue DET551ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue HC-143 matched across all 13 brands →