Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Ranch Brown S240-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Chicken Coop (314-6DB), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Chicken Coop is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Chicken Coop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 20
- Hex
- #A57955#9E7454 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Chicken Coop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Praline 316-6DBΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Knubby Burlap 315-6DBΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Hound Brown 314-7DBΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.