Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Promenade 400F-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Greywood (423-3DB), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Greywood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Greywood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 36
- Hex
- #ABA793#A4A38C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Greywood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mossed Thicket 424-3DBΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Promenade Gray 422-4DBΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Cypress Garden 424-4DBΔE 5.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.