Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Streetwise N440-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Beluga Gray (430-1DB), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Beluga Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Beluga Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 80Behr is 74
- Hex
- #E0E8E7#D8E2DF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Beluga Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cooled Breeze 136-1DBΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
- Whistler 428-1DBΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Gauzy Blue 336-1DBΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.