Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shadowed Blue (428-6DB), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Shadowed Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Shadowed Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 15
- Hex
- #5D7274#537175 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Shadowed Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Luscious Spruce 331-6DBΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Laka Blue 332-6DBΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- River Cruise 334-5DBΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sophisticated Teal HDC-CL-22 matched across all 13 brands →