HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Oceanside HGSW6496
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Petrol Blue (234-7DB), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Petrol Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Petrol Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 9HGTV Home is 8
- Hex
- #285966#015A6B in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Petrol Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oasis Green 232-7DBΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Seawater Blue 235-7DBΔE 6.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tappan Lake Blue 236-7DBΔE 7.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Oceanside HGSW6496 matched across all 13 brands →