Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rain Dance S480-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Briney Blue (335-2DB), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Briney Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Briney Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 64Behr is 67
- Hex
- #BED6DD#C3DAE0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Briney Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Allure 336-2DBΔE 1.40 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Peaceful Blue 234-2DBΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Bisque Blue 234-3DBΔE 1.77 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.