Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Safari Chic MQ2-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Khaki-ed (419-4DB), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Khaki-ed is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Khaki-ed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 40Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B8A992#B7AA96 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Khaki-ed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Principle Greige 420-3DBΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Worn Greige 441-4DBΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Grayed Pebble 441-3DBΔE 2.84 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.