Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Teal Bayou 530D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bay Harbor Blue (234-6DB), at ΔE 3.26 — very close.
Bay Harbor Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.26 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 Bay Harbor Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.26very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 25
- Hex
- #5A8C98#4F93A2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bay Harbor Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Today's Catch 135-6DBΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Gulf Coast Green 332-5DBΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Estuary 235-6DBΔE 5.12 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.