Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sapphire Sparkle S-H-550
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ribbon Blue (237-7DB), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Ribbon Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Ribbon Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #256180#135E84 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ribbon Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wave Runner 135-7DBΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tappan Lake Blue 236-7DBΔE 6.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sailing Suzy 336-6DBΔE 6.99 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sapphire Sparkle S-H-550 matched across all 13 brands →