Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Timber Wolf (430-3DB), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Timber Wolf 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 Timber Wolf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 44Behr is 41
- Hex
- #A7B4B6#A1ADAD 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 Timber Wolf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Explore The Shore 426-5DBΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Payphone 434-3DBΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Elegant Gray 429-3DBΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52 matched across all 13 brands →