Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rio Sky M440-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Atmospheric Blue (333-1DB), at ΔE 1.04 — near-exact.
Atmospheric Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.04 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 Atmospheric Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.04near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 71
- Hex
- #CCE0D8#CAE1DA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Atmospheric Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zen Green 331-1DBΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Tinted Green 332-2DBΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Gradual Green 232-1DBΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.