Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Teal Wave ECC-65-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Neutraled Blue (429-4DB), at ΔE 1.22 — near-exact.
Neutraled Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.22 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 Neutraled Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.22near-exact
- LRV
- 33Behr is 33
- Hex
- #8B9FA0#8B9EA1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Neutraled Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rustic Blue 430-4DBΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Neptune's Rings 431-3DBΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Life's Whirlwind 428-5DBΔE 2.79 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.