Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr River Rapids S450-6A
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB), at ΔE 4.50 — close.
Shadowed Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.50 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 Shadowed Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.50close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 15
- Hex
- #5D7274#4D7179 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Shadowed Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ahoy Blue 336-5DBΔE 4.99 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Laka Blue 332-6DBΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Grayed Navy 431-5DBΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr River Rapids S450-6A matched across all 13 brands →