Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500
The closest Dutch Boy colour is 50's Teal (132-7DB), at ΔE 3.09 — very close.
50's Teal is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.09 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 50's Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.09very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 15
- Hex
- #017573#007C7E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if 50's Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- The Big Blue 133-7DBΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Viridian 231-6DBΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Simplified Teal 233-7DBΔE 5.71 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500 matched across all 13 brands →