Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Realm S-H-500
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sea Depths (131-7DB), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Sea Depths is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Sea Depths really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 9Behr is 9
- Hex
- #016362#0E5E60 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sea Depths is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peppermint Green 231-7DBΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Timbered Green 232-6DBΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Simplified Teal 233-7DBΔE 4.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.