Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shady Oak PPF-43
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Stone Cottage (421-4DB), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Stone Cottage is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Stone Cottage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 28Behr is 26
- Hex
- #988F7B#908A7A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Stone Cottage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Niagara Valley 422-5DBΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Promising Gray 439-4DBΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Heuchera Leaf 323-5DBΔE 4.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.