Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shades On T17-10
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Softened Coal (438-5DB), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Softened Coal is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Softened Coal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #65615E#605F5F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Softened Coal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ship's Anchor 437-6DBΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Thunderous Gray 444-6DBΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Steely Expression 435-6DBΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.