HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Regatta HGSW6517
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tappan Lake Blue (236-7DB), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Tappan Lake Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Tappan Lake Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 7HGTV Home is 8
- Hex
- #204F68#215772 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tappan Lake Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seawater Blue 235-7DBΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Ribbon Blue 237-7DBΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sailing Suzy 336-6DBΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Regatta HGSW6517 matched across all 13 brands →