Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bay Harbor Blue (234-6DB), at ΔE 4.53 — close.
Bay Harbor Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.53 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 Bay Harbor Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.53close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 23
- Hex
- #5A8C98#408E99 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bay Harbor Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gulf Coast Green 332-5DBΔE 4.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Today's Catch 135-6DBΔE 6.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Muted Teal 333-5DBΔE 6.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34 matched across all 13 brands →