ComparisonComparisonBehr N480-5 and Dunn-Edwards DE5823, ΔE 2.11 apart
Behr Adirondack Blue (N480-5) and Dunn-Edwards Mica Creek (DE5823) measure a delta-E of 2.11 apart. Adirondack Blue is 407.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.4 and 9.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Mica Creek depth in Behr's line, start from its LRV of 21.4 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Behr Adirondack Blue and Dunn-Edwards Mica Creek are delta-E 2.11 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Behr Adirondack Blue and Dunn-Edwards Mica Creek is delta-E 2.11.
Behr Adirondack Blue is lighter than Dunn-Edwards Mica Creek by 407.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Adirondack Blue | Mica Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | N480-5 | DE5823 |
| Hex | #74858F | #70828F |
| Light reflectance | 429.0 | 21.4 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | blue undertone |
| Chroma | 8.4 | 9.8 |
| Hue angle | 242.4° | 249.0° |
| Color family | teal | teal |