Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sagey 420F-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sprig of Green (326-4DB), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Sprig of Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Sprig of Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 36Behr is 38
- Hex
- #9BA689#A2AA8C in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sprig of Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Greened Cactus 325-3DBΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Refuge Green 327-3DBΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Mossed Thicket 424-3DBΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.