HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Mermaid's Tale HGSW2342
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ahoy Blue (336-5DB), at ΔE 3.99 — close.
Ahoy Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.99 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 HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Ahoy Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.99close
- LRV
- 15HGTV Home is 15
- Hex
- #4A7184#427584 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ahoy Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rain Shower Blue 236-6DBΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- River Cruise 334-5DBΔE 6.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Deep Marine 134-7DBΔE 6.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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