Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Riviera Blue 540B-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Perfect Day (137-5DB), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Perfect Day is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Perfect Day really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 45Behr is 41
- Hex
- #76BBDD#65B4D8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Perfect Day is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Big Sky Country 136-4DBΔE 3.62 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Earth's Harmony 237-5DBΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Twinkle 138-5DBΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.