Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Southern Breeze 450E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Country Faire (329-3DB), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Country Faire is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Country Faire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 48
- Hex
- #A9C0AD#AFBDAE 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 Country Faire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silvered Sage 427-3DBΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Foggy Gray 424-2DBΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Emerald Tint 330-3DBΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Breeze 450E-3 matched across all 13 brands →