Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rave Raisin HDC-MD-13
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ground Coffee (406-7DB), at ΔE 3.13 — very close.
Ground Coffee is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.13 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 Ground Coffee really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.13very close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 7
- Hex
- #503E36#54463F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ground Coffee is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orchid Black 443-7DBΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Wire Work 416-7DBΔE 3.58 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Heritage Brown 411-7DBΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rave Raisin HDC-MD-13 matched across all 13 brands →