Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blue Laguna (432-5DB), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Blue Laguna is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Laguna really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 29Behr is 27
- Hex
- #8095A0#7C929A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Blue Laguna is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Streamed Blue 335-5DBΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Neptune's Rings 431-3DBΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Mapped Blue 429-5DBΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.