Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Submarine Gray N470-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Onyx Shade (433-7DB), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
Onyx Shade is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.17 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 Onyx Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 9Behr is 9
- Hex
- #4E555C#4D585C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Onyx Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gravity 435-7DBΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sprucey 429-6DBΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Dark and Stormy 436-7DBΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Submarine Gray N470-7 matched across all 13 brands →