Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Polished Rock PPF-26
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Chromed (434-2DB), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Chromed is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Chromed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 52Behr is 54
- Hex
- #B8C0C3#BCC3C2 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 Chromed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wrenched Gray 435-2DBΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Elephant Trunk 436-3DBΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Grayed Wolf 426-3DBΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polished Rock PPF-26 matched across all 13 brands →