Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Running Water S-G-580
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lovely Lapis (140-6DB), at ΔE 4.90 — close.
Lovely Lapis is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.90 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 Lovely Lapis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.90close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 11
- Hex
- #346EA0#326193 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lovely Lapis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rich Cobalt 139-7DBΔE 5.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sapphire Waters 139-6DBΔE 6.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Dashing Blue 339-6DBΔE 6.58 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Running Water S-G-580 matched across all 13 brands →