Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rooftop Garden QE-38
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hooting Owl (420-5DB), at ΔE 2.26 — very close.
Hooting Owl is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.26 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 Hooting Owl really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.26very close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 18
- Hex
- #7D7162#7C7466 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hooting Owl is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Weathered Rock 440-5DBΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Exposed 441-6DBΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Monks Robe 405-5DBΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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