Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28
The closest Dutch Boy colour is My Devoted (446-5DB), at ΔE 2.79 — very close.
My Devoted is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.79 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 My Devoted really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.79very close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 18
- Hex
- #816D6D#88716D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if My Devoted is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cluster Fig 402-5DBΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Rosey Quartz 401-5DBΔE 3.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Weathered Plum 403-5DBΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smokey Claret HDC-AC-28 matched across all 13 brands →