Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sea Rover 540C-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gotta Regatta (235-4DB), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Gotta Regatta is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Gotta Regatta really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 59
- Hex
- #ABD3E2#A3D1E2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gotta Regatta is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Rosette 234-4DBΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Breezeway 137-4DBΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sailing Club 136-3DBΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.