Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Windsurf Blue 590D-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Periwinks (240-5DB), at ΔE 3.29 — very close.
Periwinks is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.29 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 Periwinks really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.29very close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 25
- Hex
- #7989AA#718BAE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Periwinks is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Jay Blue 239-5DBΔE 3.62 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Beautified Blue 141-5DBΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Lustrous Blue 339-5DBΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Windsurf Blue 590D-5 matched across all 13 brands →