Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wood Ash N360-5A
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Niagara Valley (422-5DB), at ΔE 2.26 — very close.
Niagara Valley is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.26 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 Niagara Valley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.26very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 22
- Hex
- #858173#848178 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Niagara Valley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Promising Gray 439-4DBΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Weathered Rock 440-5DBΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Relaxed Gray 437-4DBΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.