Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Waterfall HDC-CT-16B
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tint of Blue (236-1DB), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Tint of Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Tint of Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 72
- Hex
- #D5E5E7#CFDFE2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tint of Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cashmere Blue 337-1DBΔE 1.42 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Baby Powder 429-1DBΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Morning Dew 334-1DBΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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