Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Regatta Bay 550F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Rain Shower Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Rain Shower Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 14
- Hex
- #416D83#496C7E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rain Shower Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ahoy Blue 336-5DBΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Grayed Navy 431-5DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Shaded Blue 335-6DBΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.