Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Translucent Silk MQ3-36
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mousey Tint (441-1DB), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Mousey Tint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Mousey Tint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 73Behr is 69
- Hex
- #E5DDD0#E1D8CC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mousey Tint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dust Flats 414-1DBΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Canvased 015WΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Almond Milk 413-1DBΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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