Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tarragon Tease PPU9-08
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Speckled Shell (323-3DB), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Speckled Shell is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Speckled Shell really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B7AE8D#B4AC84 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Speckled Shell is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Sage 323-4DBΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Cedar and Moss 322-4DBΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Fried Pickle 224-4DBΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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