Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tidewater M450-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tealed White (132-2DB), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Tealed White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Tealed White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 74Behr is 71
- Hex
- #C3E7E5#C2E3DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tealed White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Minted Ice 130-2DBΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
- Tinted Green 332-2DBΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Aqua Dreams 133-2DBΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.