Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Race Track N180-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bluffwood (405-2DB), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Bluffwood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Bluffwood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 53Behr is 53
- Hex
- #C8BFB5#CBBEB5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bluffwood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mortar and Pestle 406-3DBΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Silvered 447-1DBΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Stable Gray 411-1DBΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.