Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Thistle QE-45
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cypress Garden (424-4DB), at ΔE 3.44 — very close.
Cypress Garden is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.44 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 Cypress Garden really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.44very close
- LRV
- 32Behr is 27
- Hex
- #939B88#879281 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cypress Garden is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shaded Fern 327-4DBΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Cattails 427-5DBΔE 5.20 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Mossed Thicket 424-3DBΔE 5.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.