Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Relaxed Blue BIC-22
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Streamed Blue (335-5DB), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Streamed Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.56 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 Streamed Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 23
- Hex
- #738E97#698A97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Streamed Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- High Seas Blue 337-5DBΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Bay Harbor Blue 234-6DBΔE 4.32 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Americana 238-5DBΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.