Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Swan Sea 500F-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Reservoir Teal (333-3DB), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Reservoir Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Reservoir Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 52Behr is 50
- Hex
- #A8C4BF#A6C1BF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Reservoir Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Elf'n Green 332-3DBΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Rainwash 331-3DBΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Quiet Breeze 428-3DBΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.