Dutch Boy Equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12

Behr → Dutch Boy

Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12

The closest Dutch Boy colour is Iron Clawfoot (447-3DB), at ΔE 2.51 — very close.

Smoked MauveBehr · PPU17-12
Iron ClawfootDutch Boy · 447-3DB

Iron Clawfoot is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.51 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 Iron Clawfoot really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.51very close
LRV
35Behr is 34
Hex
#AA9D93#A89C97 in Behr

Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.

Other Dutch Boy options

Worth knowing if Iron Clawfoot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Gray Stone 406-4DBΔE 2.94 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
  • Claystone 403-3DBΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
  • Just Barely 402-3DBΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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