Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sunstone M430-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lady Liberty (231-4DB), at ΔE 1.97 — near-exact.
Lady Liberty is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.97 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 Lady Liberty really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.97near-exact
- LRV
- 44Behr is 46
- Hex
- #93B9AF#99BCAE in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lady Liberty is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Emerald Tint 330-3DBΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Low Country 230-4DBΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Country Faire 329-3DBΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.