Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Preserved Petals HDC-WR15-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Aged Clay (305-5DB), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Aged Clay is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Behr and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Behr 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 Aged Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 21Behr is 19
- Hex
- #AE6C62#B0655A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Aged Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tandoor Spice 205-5DBΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Canyon Rouge 304-5DBΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Smoked Copper 306-5DBΔE 4.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Preserved Petals HDC-WR15-7 matched across all 13 brands →