Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Undersea S470-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tailored Blue (431-6DB), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Tailored Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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 Tailored Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #405560#4A585F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tailored Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Onyx Shade 433-7DBΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gravity 435-7DBΔE 3.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sprucey 429-6DBΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.