HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Highland Grey HGSW2444
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Padlock Gray (438-4DB), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Padlock Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 31HGTV Home is 32
- Hex
- #9B9893#9E9793 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, 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.
- Dusky Gray 439-3DBΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Iron Clawfoot 447-3DBΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Timely Gray 444-3DBΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Highland Grey HGSW2444 matched across all 13 brands →