Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Spring Valley S390-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Frosted Needles (328-1DB), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Frosted Needles is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Frosted Needles really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 69Behr is 66
- Hex
- #D1DCCF#CED7C5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Frosted Needles is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seafoam Bubbles 424-1DBΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Silvery Green 329-1DBΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Sea Mint Green 326-1DBΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spring Valley S390-2 matched across all 13 brands →