Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sparkling Brook M420-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gradual Green (232-1DB), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Gradual Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Gradual Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 79Behr is 82
- Hex
- #D7EBE2#DCEEE3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gradual Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bubble 133-1DBΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Fresh Morning Dew 231-1DBΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Zen Green 331-1DBΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sparkling Brook M420-1 matched across all 13 brands →