Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Silence N410-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Glacial Hue (128-1DB), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Glacial Hue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Glacial Hue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 83Behr is 84
- Hex
- #E7EDE5#EAEDE5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Glacial Hue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- White 003WΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Crisped White 022WΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ultra White 002WΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.