ComparisonComparisonBehr S450-1 and Dunn-Edwards DE5770, ΔE 3.36 apart
Behr Beach Foam (S450-1) and Dunn-Edwards Smoke and Mirrors (DE5770) measure a delta-E of 3.36 apart. Smoke and Mirrors is 5.2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Beach Foam holds more color, chroma 6.7 against 4.6, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Beach Foam depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 72.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Beach Foam and Dunn-Edwards Smoke and Mirrors are delta-E 3.36 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Beach Foam and Dunn-Edwards Smoke and Mirrors is delta-E 3.36.
Dunn-Edwards Smoke and Mirrors is lighter than Behr Beach Foam by 5.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Beach Foam | Smoke and Mirrors | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | S450-1 | DE5770 |
| Hex | #CDE0E1 | #D9E6E8 |
| Light reflectance | 72.0 | 77.2 |
| Undertone | cool teal-gray | cool teal-gray |
| Chroma | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| Hue angle | 203.5° | 212.1° |
| Color family | gray | gray |