Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sterling 780E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Baltic Gray (437-1DB), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Baltic Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Baltic Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 65
- Hex
- #DADBD7#D1D4D1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Baltic Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moon Beam 438-2DBΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Moonlit Walk 434-1DBΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Frosted Silver 435-1DBΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.