Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tranquil Retreat ICC-43
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Translucency (403-1DB), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Translucency is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Translucency really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 62Behr is 66
- Hex
- #D4CDCA#DBD2CF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Translucency is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misted Mauve 446-1DBΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Malted Milkshake 402-1DBΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Silvered Pearl 446-2DBΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tranquil Retreat ICC-43 matched across all 13 brands →