Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Retro Gold M300-7A
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Curly Willow (319-7DB), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Curly Willow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Curly Willow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 21Behr is 21
- Hex
- #9E772E#9B7939 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Curly Willow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Algae Bloom 221-6DBΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Stand of Reeds 220-7DBΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Fiddlehead Fern 221-7DBΔE 3.96 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.