Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Adequate Aqua (231-5DB), at ΔE 4.55 — close.
Adequate Aqua is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.55 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 Adequate Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.55close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 21
- Hex
- #4A9691#2B8C8A 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 Adequate Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Viridian 231-6DBΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Love of Green 232-5DBΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- The Big Blue 133-7DBΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Taos Turquoise HDC-FL13-12 matched across all 13 brands →