Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Woven Straw PPU7-21
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Perfect Beige (415-4DB), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Perfect Beige is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Perfect Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 42Behr is 43
- Hex
- #C0AA8C#C1AC8B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Perfect Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Woolen Sweater 418-3DBΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sycamore Bark 416-4DBΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- New Potato 216-3DBΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.