Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yacht Harbor PMD-14
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Moonlit Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Moonlit Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 33Behr is 31
- Hex
- #869FAC#7C9DAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Moonlit Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seabrook 338-4DBΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Neptune's Rings 431-3DBΔE 3.87 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Laguna 432-5DBΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.