Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vintage Charm N160-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Allegory (401-2DB), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Allegory is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Allegory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 46Behr is 46
- Hex
- #C9B0AB#C7B0A7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Allegory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plush 402-2DBΔE 2.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dusky Trail 407-2DBΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Goose Island 408-3DBΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Charm N160-3 matched across all 13 brands →