Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Red Pines ECC-27-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gayle's Rouge (304-7DB), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Gayle's Rouge is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Gayle's Rouge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #773E3E#72423F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gayle's Rouge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Holiday Berry 303-7DBΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Aged Beauty 401-7DBΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- County Road 407-6DBΔE 5.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.