Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Soft Pebble HDC-NT-27A
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ironed Gray (436-4DB), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Ironed Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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 Ironed Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 42
- Hex
- #A4A7A6#AEADAC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ironed Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Weatherworn Gray 437-3DBΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Zippered Gray 435-3DBΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Gracious Gray 444-2DBΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Pebble HDC-NT-27A matched across all 13 brands →