Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Windy Seas ECC-31-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is High Seas Blue (337-5DB), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
High Seas Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 High Seas Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 21Behr is 20
- Hex
- #6B8391#667F8B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if High Seas Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Denim 431-4DBΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- River Cruise 334-5DBΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Felted Blue 430-5DBΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.