Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Terrarium N400-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Preserved Moss (327-6DB), at ΔE 0.64 — indistinguishable.
Preserved Moss is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.64 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 Preserved Moss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.64indistinguishable
- LRV
- 14Behr is 14
- Hex
- #5F6C5C#5F6D5C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Preserved Moss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antiquated Olive 424-6DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tuscan Olive 324-7DBΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Snap Peas 326-6DBΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.