Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Secret Society MQ5-10
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Onyx Shade (433-7DB), at ΔE 3.60 — close.
Onyx Shade is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.60 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 Onyx Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.60close
- LRV
- 9Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4E555C#464E5A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Onyx Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Navigation 432-7DBΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Midnight Bliss 338-6DBΔE 3.94 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Anchored Blue 434-7DBΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Secret Society MQ5-10 matched across all 13 brands →