Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Pure Turquoise M460-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Wet Surfboard (233-5DB), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Wet Surfboard is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Wet Surfboard really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 41Behr is 45
- Hex
- #6BB7C1#7ABEC2 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 Wet Surfboard is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rockets 233-4DBΔE 3.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Robins Egg 133-5DBΔE 3.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Emilee's Smile 134-5DBΔE 3.87 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pure Turquoise M460-4 matched across all 13 brands →