Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sydney Harbour S480-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Splishy Splash (335-3DB), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Splishy Splash is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Splishy Splash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 50Behr is 46
- Hex
- #A0C1C9#97BBC8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Splishy Splash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skippered Blue 235-5DBΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- School's Out 234-5DBΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Valor 337-3DBΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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