Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tealish S440-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Luscious Spruce (331-6DB), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Luscious Spruce is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Luscious Spruce really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 15
- Hex
- #506D69#4F7271 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Luscious Spruce is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Laka Blue 332-6DBΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Hidden Garden 330-5DBΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Shadowed Blue 428-6DBΔE 4.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.