Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Subdued Hue 120E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Plush (402-2DB), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Plush is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 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 Plush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C3B1AC#C6B1AD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Plush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Allegory 401-2DBΔE 1.44 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Dusky Trail 407-2DBΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Flutter By 403-2DBΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.