Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Washed Olive S350-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cathedral Spire (423-2DB), at ΔE 2.90 — very close.
Cathedral Spire is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.90 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 Cathedral Spire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.90very close
- LRV
- 50Behr is 52
- Hex
- #C1BCA7#C5C0A3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cathedral Spire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Willowed Tree 324-2DBΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rustling Reed 322-2DBΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Olivaster Tan 323-2DBΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.