Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wind Speed S450-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Briney Blue (335-2DB), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Briney Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Briney Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 64Behr is 64
- Hex
- #BED6DD#BFD6D9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Briney Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Salty Air 335-1DBΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Relaxing Rain 334-2DBΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- About Blue 235-2DBΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.