Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Soul Search T18-14
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rain Shower Blue (236-6DB), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Rain Shower Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 15
- Hex
- #416D83#377290 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
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 3.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Welcome Aboard 137-7DBΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Wave Runner 135-7DBΔE 5.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.