Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wild Truffle HDC-NT-27B
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lab Gray (447-4DB), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Lab Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Lab Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 22
- Hex
- #8C7E78#8B7F76 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lab Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Mercury 442-5DBΔE 2.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Seasoned Wood 441-5DBΔE 3.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Seemingly Perfect 443-4DBΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wild Truffle HDC-NT-27B matched across all 13 brands →