Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Thermal Spring 490D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Adequate Aqua (231-5DB), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Adequate Aqua is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 25
- Hex
- #4A9691#589489 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Adequate Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Muted Teal 333-5DBΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Love of Green 232-5DBΔE 5.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Gulf Coast Green 332-5DBΔE 6.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thermal Spring 490D-6 matched across all 13 brands →