Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Simply Blue PPU15-16
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Taboo Blue (340-3DB), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Taboo Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Taboo Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 47Behr is 49
- Hex
- #AEB7C4#ADBBC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Taboo Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lovebird Blue 239-3DBΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Alchemist Blue 339-3DBΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Legacy 340-2DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simply Blue PPU15-16 matched across all 13 brands →