Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rainy Afternoon N430-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Life's Whirlwind (428-5DB), at ΔE 2.76 — very close.
Life's Whirlwind is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.76 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 Life's Whirlwind really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.76very close
- LRV
- 33Behr is 30
- Hex
- #889F9E#889A95 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Life's Whirlwind is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grayed Foundry 426-6DBΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Neutraled Blue 429-4DBΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- In The Abyss 331-4DBΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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