Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Seashore Dreams P500-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blue Crab Claw (137-2DB), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Blue Crab Claw is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 Blue Crab Claw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 67Behr is 67
- Hex
- #B9DCE8#B5DCEF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Blue Crab Claw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Fin 137-3DBΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Aviator Blue 237-3DBΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Breezeway 137-4DBΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Seashore Dreams P500-2 matched across all 13 brands →