ComparisonComparisonBehr S430-2 and Dunn-Edwards DE5709, ΔE 3.87 apart
Behr Fresh Tone (S430-2) and Dunn-Edwards Steamy Spring (DE5709) measure a delta-E of 3.87 apart. Steamy Spring is 4.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Steamy Spring holds more color, chroma 11.6 against 8.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Fresh Tone depth in Dunn-Edwards's line, start from its LRV of 54.0 rather than matching by name.
Behr Fresh Tone and Dunn-Edwards Steamy Spring are delta-E 3.87 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Behr Fresh Tone and Dunn-Edwards Steamy Spring is delta-E 3.87.
Dunn-Edwards Steamy Spring is lighter than Behr Fresh Tone by 4.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Dunn-Edwards Steamy Spring carries more color than Behr Fresh Tone - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Fresh Tone | Steamy Spring | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Behr | Dunn-Edwards |
| Code | S430-2 | DE5709 |
| Hex | #B2C7C0 | #B1CFC7 |
| Light reflectance | 54.0 | 58.1 |
| Undertone | green undertone | green undertone |
| Chroma | 8.5 | 11.6 |
| Hue angle | 172.8° | 177.0° |
| Color family | teal | teal |