Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Winter Evening HDC-WR15-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shaded Blue (335-6DB), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Shaded Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Shaded Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #47626F#476476 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Shaded Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sailing Suzy 336-6DBΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Grayed Navy 431-5DBΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rain Shower Blue 236-6DBΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Winter Evening HDC-WR15-6 matched across all 13 brands →