Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Preserved Moss (327-6DB), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Preserved Moss is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Preserved Moss really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 14
- Hex
- #5F6C5C#5F6E5C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Preserved Moss is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Snap Peas 326-6DBΔE 4.78 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Tuscan Olive 324-7DBΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Antiquated Olive 424-6DBΔE 4.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6 matched across all 13 brands →