Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Whispering Oaks ECC-11-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Preserved Moss (327-6DB), at ΔE 4.17 — close.
Preserved Moss is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.17 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 Preserved Moss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.17close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 11
- Hex
- #5F6C5C#536151 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Preserved Moss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jolly Holly 326-7DBΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tuscan Olive 324-7DBΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Cropped 325-6DBΔE 5.50 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Oaks ECC-11-3 matched across all 13 brands →