Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wild Rye ECC-53-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Towrope (417-3DB), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Towrope is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Towrope really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 39Behr is 38
- Hex
- #B9A58B#B5A38C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Towrope is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Principle Greige 420-3DBΔE 1.93 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Worn Greige 441-4DBΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Khaki-ed 419-4DBΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.