Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Silvered Chain (435-4DB), at ΔE 2.75 — very close.
Silvered Chain is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.75 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 Silvered Chain really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.75very close
- LRV
- 36Behr is 34
- Hex
- #9EA3A5#9A9DA2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Silvered Chain is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Over The Moon 434-4DBΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Purpled Gray 341-4DBΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ironed Gray 436-4DBΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smokey Lilac PPU26-20 matched across all 13 brands →