Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Winter Lake 550F-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Americana (238-5DB), at ΔE 3.23 — very close.
Americana is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.23 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 Americana really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.23very close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 24
- Hex
- #728DA1#698B9C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Americana is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brookside Blue 338-5DBΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Streamed Blue 335-5DBΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- High Seas Blue 337-5DBΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.