Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rare Wood MQ2-39
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Heritage Brown (411-7DB), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Heritage Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Heritage Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #604E44#594C42 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Heritage Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wire Work 416-7DBΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Diode 420-7DBΔE 3.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Charred 440-7DBΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.