Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Southern Evening 550D-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ribbon Blue (237-7DB), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Ribbon Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Ribbon Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 12
- Hex
- #256180#34657D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ribbon Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rain Shower Blue 236-6DBΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sailing Suzy 336-6DBΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Shaded Blue 335-6DBΔE 4.85 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Evening 550D-7 matched across all 13 brands →