Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Southern Blue S-G-590
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rich Cobalt (139-7DB), at ΔE 2.88 — very close.
Rich Cobalt is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.88 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 Rich Cobalt really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.88very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #225288#365787 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rich Cobalt is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rich Indigo 141-7DBΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Skafi Isle 239-7DBΔE 5.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Passion Purple 142-7DBΔE 6.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Blue S-G-590 matched across all 13 brands →