Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sailboat S-H-590
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Skafi Isle (239-7DB), at ΔE 2.45 — very close.
Skafi Isle is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.45 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 Skafi Isle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.45very close
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #384C6B#314A72 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Skafi Isle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Inky Blue 241-7DBΔE 3.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Rich Indigo 141-7DBΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Anchor's Away 140-7DBΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.