Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Polished Stone PPU17-16
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Castle Wood (445-4DB), at ΔE 2.98 — very close.
Castle Wood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.98 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 Castle Wood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.98very close
- LRV
- 27Behr is 26
- Hex
- #958B8E#928987 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Castle Wood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plummet Plum 403-4DBΔE 4.38 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Relaxed Gray 437-4DBΔE 4.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Seemingly Perfect 443-4DBΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polished Stone PPU17-16 matched across all 13 brands →