Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sap Green M350-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Wilde Grass (227-2DB), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Wilde Grass is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Wilde Grass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C0C69E#C6CAA5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Wilde Grass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Sage 325-2DBΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Green Grove 327-2DBΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Willowed Tree 324-2DBΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.