Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr River Forest MQ6-54
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cropped (325-6DB), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Cropped is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Cropped really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 10
- Hex
- #596144#545B45 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cropped is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brackish Water 323-7DBΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Jurassic Green 325-7DBΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Warmed Olive 224-7DBΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.