Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Red Gerbera S140-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rose Splendor (304-4DB), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Rose Splendor is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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 Rose Splendor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 23
- Hex
- #B47C78#B07473 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rose Splendor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Clay 305-5DBΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Saddle Stitch 409-5DBΔE 5.59 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Canyon Rouge 304-5DBΔE 6.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.