Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Salty Tear 510A-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Aqua Dreams (133-2DB), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Aqua Dreams is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 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 Aqua Dreams really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 79
- Hex
- #CBE7E6#CFEBED in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Aqua Dreams is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vandy Blue 134-2DBΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Icecap Green 131-1DBΔE 2.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Baby Love 134-1DBΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.