Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Regal Red 150D-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rubyshire Red (204-6DB), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Rubyshire Red is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Rubyshire Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 12
- Hex
- #A6474F#99484A 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 Rubyshire Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Depression Glass 303-5DBΔE 3.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Daphne Rose 305-6DBΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Santa Rosa Red 204-7DBΔE 4.83 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.