Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shasta Lake M490-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sailing Suzy (336-6DB), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Sailing Suzy 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 Sailing Suzy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #3E5D6E#355C74 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sailing Suzy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ribbon Blue 237-7DBΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Alaskan Night 337-6DBΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Seawater Blue 235-7DBΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.