Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Raven Black PPF-59
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cauldron (437-7DB), at ΔE 1.67 — near-exact.
Cauldron is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.67 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Cauldron really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.67near-exact
- LRV
- 5Behr is 5
- Hex
- #41403E#3D3D3D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cauldron is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ebony Sky 438-6DBΔE 3.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Velvety Night 447-7DBΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- True Black 438-7DBΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.