Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Red Tomato 170B-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Poppied Red (106-7DB), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Poppied Red is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Poppied Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 13
- Hex
- #BA3B3D#B1403A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Poppied Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lantern Red 206-7DBΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Luscious Scarlet 105-7DBΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Sugared Maple 104-7DBΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.