Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shaved Ice N490-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Payphone (434-3DB), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Payphone is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Payphone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 41Behr is 45
- Hex
- #A6AEB2#A9B4BA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Payphone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fogged In 433-3DBΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Timber Wolf 430-3DBΔE 2.52 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Zippered Gray 435-3DBΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.