HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Illusive Green HGSW9164
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Padlock Gray (438-4DB), at ΔE 3.56 — close.
Padlock Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.56 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)
- 3.56close
- LRV
- 31HGTV Home is 29
- Hex
- #9B9893#92948D in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
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 4.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Relaxed Gray 437-4DBΔE 4.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Dusky Gray 439-3DBΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Illusive Green HGSW9164 matched across all 13 brands →