Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Summer House P430-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Minted Ice (130-2DB), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Minted Ice is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Minted Ice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 79Behr is 80
- Hex
- #CCEEE5#C8EFE2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and Dutch Boy publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Minted Ice reads slightly lighter than Summer House in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Minted Ice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Green 130-3DBΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Hint of Turquoise 131-2DBΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Tealed White 132-2DBΔE 4.82 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.