Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sea Of Tranquility P470-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Life of Reilly (133-4DB), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Life of Reilly is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Life of Reilly really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 59Behr is 55
- Hex
- #8CD6DA#81D1DA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Life of Reilly is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waving Waters 134-4DBΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Jeanita's Blue 135-4DBΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tip Top Teal 132-4DBΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sea Of Tranquility P470-3 matched across all 13 brands →