Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mermaid Tail (131-6DB), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Mermaid Tail is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Mermaid Tail really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 27Behr is 29
- Hex
- #01A290#03A598 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mermaid Tail is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Adequate Aqua 231-5DBΔE 6.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Aquatica 131-5DBΔE 7.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 11.0 points higher.
- Western Green 233-6DBΔE 7.72 · 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 Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22 matched across all 13 brands →