HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Rock Bottom HGSW7062
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shaded Forest (427-7DB), at ΔE 4.34 — close.
Shaded Forest is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.34 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 Shaded Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.34close
- LRV
- 7HGTV Home is 7
- Hex
- #414E4E#484C49 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Shaded Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mertie Kay 425-7DBΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Dark and Stormy 436-7DBΔE 4.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Cauldron 437-7DBΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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