Dutch Boy Equivalent of Behr Southern Breeze 450E-3

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.

Southern BreezeBehr · 450E-3
Country FaireDutch Boy · 329-3DB

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.

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