Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Violet Vista HDC-CT-18
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Claystone (403-3DB), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Claystone is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Claystone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 36
- Hex
- #B1A3A1#B09F9E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Claystone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Just Barely 402-3DBΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Rosey Glow 401-3DBΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Future Gray 445-3DBΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Vista HDC-CT-18 matched across all 13 brands →