Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rushing Stream P480-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Emilee's Smile (134-5DB), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Emilee's Smile is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Emilee's Smile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 44Behr is 46
- Hex
- #62BFCC#65C3D6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Emilee's Smile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cruisin' Blue 135-5DBΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Wet Surfboard 233-5DBΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Robins Egg 133-5DBΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rushing Stream P480-4 matched across all 13 brands →