Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Restful 400F-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cathedral Spire (423-2DB), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Cathedral Spire is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Cathedral Spire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 50Behr is 49
- Hex
- #C1BCA7#BBBBA4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cathedral Spire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Saged Green 326-3DBΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Cliff Face 422-3DBΔE 3.36 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Foggy Gray 424-2DBΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.