Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sea Sprite 550A-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lake Breeze (138-2DB), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Lake Breeze is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Lake Breeze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D4E4EC#D1E4EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lake Breeze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cashmere Blue 337-1DBΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Erie Skies 136-2DBΔE 1.53 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Fresh Air 237-2DBΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.