Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Pool Tide ECC-60-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Muted Teal (333-5DB), at ΔE 3.48 — very close.
Muted Teal is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.48 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 Muted Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.48very close
- LRV
- 24Behr is 26
- Hex
- #608E8C#70928E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Muted Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mapped Blue 429-5DBΔE 4.54 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Backwoods Green 329-4DBΔE 4.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cattails 427-5DBΔE 4.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.