Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Silent Breeze P470-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Vandy Blue (134-2DB), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Vandy Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Vandy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 74Behr is 77
- Hex
- #C5E5E9#C6EAEC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Vandy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tealed White 132-2DBΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Icecap Green 131-1DBΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Aqua Dreams 133-2DBΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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