Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Urban Legend N100-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tender Hearted (446-6DB), at ΔE 3.03 — very close.
Tender Hearted is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.03 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 Tender Hearted really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.03very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 11
- Hex
- #6F5C5F#67585F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tender Hearted is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ripened Plum 346-6DBΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Deep Shadows 445-6DBΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Smoky Purple 343-7DBΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.