Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shallow Sea 520D-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rockets (233-4DB), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Rockets is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Rockets really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 45Behr is 49
- Hex
- #84BDC6#85C5CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rockets is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waving Waters 134-4DBΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Jeanita's Blue 135-4DBΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- School's Out 234-5DBΔE 3.96 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.