Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Saltwater 580E-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blueberry Crème (239-2DB), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Blueberry Crème is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Blueberry Crème really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 60Behr is 62
- Hex
- #BECEDB#C2D0DE 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 Blueberry Crème is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silenced Blue 339-2DBΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Faintest Iris 242-1DBΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sea Weathered 338-2DBΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.