Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rosy Tan 130E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Allegory (401-2DB), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Allegory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Allegory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 44
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#C8ABA7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Allegory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rosey Glow 401-3DBΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Hennepin Stone 407-3DBΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Dusky Trail 407-2DBΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.