Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Seafoam Pearl 470A-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Aqua Green (130-3DB), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Aqua Green is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Aqua Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 71Behr is 76
- Hex
- #B6E5D6#C2ECD8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Aqua Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kiwi Splash 129-2DBΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Scottish Glenn 128-3DBΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Minted Ice 130-2DBΔE 4.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Seafoam Pearl 470A-2 matched across all 13 brands →