Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sultry Smoke MQ1-33
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Deep Smolder (444-5DB), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Deep Smolder is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Deep Smolder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 15Behr is 15
- Hex
- #716A6E#73696F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Deep Smolder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heathered Gray 445-5DBΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Harvested Grape 343-6DBΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deep Shadows 445-6DBΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.