Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shutter Gray PPU25-18
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Refined Gray (435-5DB), at ΔE 3.41 — very close.
Refined Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.41 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 Refined Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.41very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 21
- Hex
- #7D8285#797F7D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Refined Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Felted Blue 430-5DBΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Alloy Gray 436-5DBΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Industrialized 434-5DBΔE 4.96 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shutter Gray PPU25-18 matched across all 13 brands →