Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stone Mill ECC-27-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Woodsy Gray (425-3DB), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Woodsy Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Woodsy Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 43Behr is 47
- Hex
- #ADB1A7#B6B7AD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Woodsy Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cliff Face 422-3DBΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Frosted Olive 425-2DBΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Fair-Minded Gray 438-3DBΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.