Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Thermal S440-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shaded Forest (427-7DB), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Shaded Forest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Shaded Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #414E4E#3F5052 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Shaded Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Galvanized Teal 428-7DBΔE 1.80 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Jungled Green 332-7DBΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sprucey 429-6DBΔE 4.45 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.