Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Seawater Blue (235-7DB), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Seawater Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Seawater Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 7
- Hex
- #2C5264#33505E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Seawater Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tailored Blue 431-6DBΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Alaskan Night 337-6DBΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Mariana Blue 334-7DBΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Evening 540F-7 matched across all 13 brands →