Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Polaris Blue PPU13-06
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mapped Blue (429-5DB), at ΔE 2.99 — very close.
Mapped Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.99 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 Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr to Dutch Boy 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 Mapped Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.99very close
- LRV
- 27Behr is 23
- Hex
- #7A9192#6F8A8C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mapped Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Streamed Blue 335-5DBΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Felted Blue 430-5DBΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cattails 427-5DBΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polaris Blue PPU13-06 matched across all 13 brands →