Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Suede Gray PPU18-17
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Promising Gray (439-4DB), at ΔE 3.37 — very close.
Promising Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.37 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 Promising Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.37very close
- LRV
- 24Behr is 22
- Hex
- #8C877F#857F7A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Promising Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lab Gray 447-4DBΔE 3.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Aged Mercury 442-5DBΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Relaxed Gray 437-4DBΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.