Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Whipped Mint MQ3-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Atmospheric Blue (333-1DB), at ΔE 1.08 — near-exact.
Atmospheric Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.08 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 Atmospheric Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.08near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 69
- Hex
- #CCE0D8#C7DDD6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Atmospheric Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tinted Green 332-2DBΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Frosted Fir 330-2DBΔE 1.90 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Muted Opal 331-2DBΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.