HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Earl Grey HGSW7660
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Padlock Gray (438-4DB), at ΔE 3.63 — close.
Padlock Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.63 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 HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Padlock Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.63close
- LRV
- 31HGTV Home is 32
- Hex
- #9B9893#969A96 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Padlock Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antiquated Pewter 425-4DBΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Weatherworn Gray 437-3DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Silvered Chain 435-4DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Earl Grey HGSW7660 matched across all 13 brands →