Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Quiet Storm S-H-540
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Seawater Blue (235-7DB), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Seawater Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Seawater Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #2C5264#2F596D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Seawater Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sailing Suzy 336-6DBΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Alaskan Night 337-6DBΔE 3.74 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tappan Lake Blue 236-7DBΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.