Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Water Flow 520B-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Waving Waters (134-4DB), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Waving Waters is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Waving Waters really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 54Behr is 50
- Hex
- #8DCDD8#7AC6D9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Waving Waters is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jeanita's Blue 135-4DBΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- School's Out 234-5DBΔE 3.63 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rockets 233-4DBΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.