Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Porpoise 790E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Fair-Minded Gray (438-3DB), at ΔE 2.53 — very close.
Fair-Minded Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.53 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 Fair-Minded Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.53very close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 46
- Hex
- #B9BAB6#B7B4B0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Fair-Minded Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sultry Gray 442-3DBΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Gracious Gray 444-2DBΔE 4.08 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Rhino-ed Gray 440-2DBΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.