Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vintage Taupe 750A-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Malted Milkshake (402-1DB), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Malted Milkshake is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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 Malted Milkshake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 61Behr is 54
- Hex
- #D6CAC6#CDBFB9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Malted Milkshake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flutter By 403-2DBΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Mallow Root 401-1DBΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Silvered 447-1DBΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Taupe 750A-3 matched across all 13 brands →