Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tanzanite P530-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rich Indigo (141-7DB), at ΔE 0.47 — indistinguishable.
Rich Indigo is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.47 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 Rich Indigo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.47indistinguishable
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #3C4C80#3C4B7E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rich Indigo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Inky Blue 241-7DBΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Skafi Isle 239-7DBΔE 4.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Anchor's Away 140-7DBΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.