Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Royal Peacock 540B-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Making Waves (138-7DB), at ΔE 4.72 — close.
Making Waves is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.72 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 Making Waves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.72close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 20
- Hex
- #017CB2#0087B6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Making Waves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Splashed Blue 136-7DBΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Welcome Aboard 137-7DBΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Estuary 235-6DBΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Royal Peacock 540B-7 matched across all 13 brands →