Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Precious Stone M470-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is The Big Blue (133-7DB), at ΔE 5.26 — noticeably different.
Dutch Boy does not make this colour. The Big Blue is the closest option at ΔE 5.26, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dutch Boy custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 The Big Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.26noticeably different
- LRV
- 16Behr is 20
- Hex
- #01828A#328696 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if The Big Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Harbor Blue 234-6DBΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Estuary 235-6DBΔE 5.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Today's Catch 135-6DBΔE 7.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Precious Stone M470-6 matched across all 13 brands →