Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sky Watch HDC-MD-14
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Waving Waters (134-4DB), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Waving Waters is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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 Waving Waters really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 54Behr is 55
- Hex
- #8DCDD8#8ACFD6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Waving Waters is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Life of Reilly 133-4DBΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Jeanita's Blue 135-4DBΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rockets 233-4DBΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.