Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Secret Journal MQ1-57
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gridlock (404-6DB), at ΔE 3.61 — close.
Gridlock is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.61 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 Gridlock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.61close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 13
- Hex
- #78635E#7C6055 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gridlock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Bark 411-6DBΔE 3.79 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Archwood 404-5DBΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Java Bean 412-7DBΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Secret Journal MQ1-57 matched across all 13 brands →