Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Strong Iris M550-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lil' Sea Urchin (243-6DB), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Lil' Sea Urchin is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Lil' Sea Urchin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 13Behr is 12
- Hex
- #5E627F#5E5F7E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lil' Sea Urchin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tranquility 241-6DBΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gemmed 244-6DBΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sweet Blueberry 342-6DBΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.