Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Saltbox Blue BXC-75
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Stars & Stripes (239-6DB), at ΔE 3.20 — very close.
Stars & Stripes is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.20 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 Stars & Stripes really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.20very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 17
- Hex
- #5A738F#65758A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Stars & Stripes is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Indigo Dreams 240-6DBΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Lustrous Blue 339-5DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Intuition Iris 340-6DBΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.