Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Winter Way PPU25-23
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Navigation (432-7DB), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Navigation is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Navigation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 7Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3E4B54#3E474C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Navigation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Anchored Blue 434-7DBΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Galvanized Teal 428-7DBΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Shaded Forest 427-7DBΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.