HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Intuitive HGSW6017
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Claystone (403-3DB), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.
Claystone is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.34 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 Claystone really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.34very close
- LRV
- 38HGTV Home is 38
- Hex
- #B1A3A1#B3A3A5 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Claystone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Future Gray 445-3DBΔE 2.93 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Just Barely 402-3DBΔE 3.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Silver Plated 445-2DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Intuitive HGSW6017 matched across all 13 brands →