Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cauldron (437-7DB), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Cauldron is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Cauldron really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 5
- Hex
- #41403E#3F4041 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cauldron is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Anchored Blue 434-7DBΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Ebony Sky 438-6DBΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Velvety Night 447-7DBΔE 4.47 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Totally Black HDC-MD-04 matched across all 13 brands →