Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Safari Vest PPU7-22
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Principle Greige (420-3DB), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Principle Greige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Principle Greige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 39
- Hex
- #B2A48D#B2A68F in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Principle Greige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Khaki-ed 419-4DBΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Worn Greige 441-4DBΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Hazy Gray 440-3DBΔE 3.47 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.