Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sojourn Blue M500-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Rain Shower Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Rain Shower Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 14
- Hex
- #416D83#416F8B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rain Shower Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ahoy Blue 336-5DBΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Star Gazing 238-6DBΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Lovely Lapis 140-6DBΔE 5.38 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.