Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Pumpkin Toast 270D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Golden Meadow (213-5DB), at ΔE 3.53 — close.
Golden Meadow is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.53 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 Golden Meadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.53close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 37
- Hex
- #D59858#DE9456 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and Dutch Boy publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Golden Meadow reads slightly darker than Pumpkin Toast in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Golden Meadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Salted Caramel 312-4DBΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Harvested Moon 210-5DBΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Pecan Glaze 311-4DBΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Pumpkin Toast 270D-6 matched across all 13 brands →