Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Wave Runner (135-7DB), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Wave Runner is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Wave Runner really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 11
- Hex
- #016892#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Wave Runner is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ribbon Blue 237-7DBΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Lovely Lapis 140-6DBΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Rain Shower Blue 236-6DBΔE 6.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →