Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Velvet Rope MQ5-58
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Inkstain (238-7DB), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Inkstain is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Inkstain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 7Behr is 8
- Hex
- #334C64#36526A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Inkstain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midnight Bliss 338-6DBΔE 2.75 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Alaskan Night 337-6DBΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tappan Lake Blue 236-7DBΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.