Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sage Wisdom MQ6-27
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Greywood (423-3DB), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Greywood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Greywood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 41
- Hex
- #ABA793#AFAD96 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Greywood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shale Ridge 421-3DBΔE 3.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Promenade Gray 422-4DBΔE 3.77 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Speckled Shell 323-3DBΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.