Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sovereign HDC-CL-06
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Jellied (342-7DB), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Jellied is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Jellied really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #464358#4B4356 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Jellied is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Great Aubergine! 346-7DBΔE 3.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Piccolo 345-7DBΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sliced Eggplant 345-6DBΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.