Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rain Drop 580E-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bonefish (139-2DB), at ΔE 0.67 — indistinguishable.
Bonefish is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.67 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 Bonefish really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.67indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 73
- Hex
- #D6E2EB#D4E0E8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bonefish is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Arctic Blue 140-1DBΔE 1.05 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Platinum Fog 433-1DBΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Frayed Denim 238-1DBΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.