Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stormy Gray BXC-58
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Smoldered (444-4DB), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Smoldered is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Smoldered really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 20
- Hex
- #7F7A7D#7D7B7C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Smoldered is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cliffside Gray 437-5DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Refined Gray 435-5DBΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Relaxed Gray 437-4DBΔE 5.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.