Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Plymouth Notch 180E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Allegory (401-2DB), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Allegory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Allegory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 48
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#CDB3AC in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Allegory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusky Trail 407-2DBΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Plush 402-2DBΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Mauve Mystery 407-1DBΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plymouth Notch 180E-3 matched across all 13 brands →