Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Woodcraft N200-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Seemingly Perfect (443-4DB), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Seemingly Perfect is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Seemingly Perfect really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 24
- Hex
- #978A7F#8F847A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Seemingly Perfect is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Promising Gray 439-4DBΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Lab Gray 447-4DBΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Aged Mercury 442-5DBΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.