Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Underground Gardens N420-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cattails (427-5DB), at ΔE 3.51 — close.
Cattails is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.51 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 Cattails really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.51close
- LRV
- 25Behr is 29
- Hex
- #7C8E87#87968B in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cattails is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cypress Garden 424-4DBΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Grayed Foundry 426-6DBΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Antiquated Pewter 425-4DBΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Underground Gardens N420-4 matched across all 13 brands →