Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shoreline Haze MQ6-31
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Existence (420-1DB), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Existence is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Existence really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 60
- Hex
- #D7D0C0#D2CBBC in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Existence is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sandstone Tint 441-2DBΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Doves Wings 443-1DBΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Porcelain Slip 423-1DBΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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