Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr River Road N270-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bisqued Neutral (315-5DB), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Bisqued Neutral is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Bisqued Neutral really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 30Behr is 29
- Hex
- #B48F65#AE8D6B 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 Bisqued Neutral is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- High Plains 316-4DBΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Petit Shallot 217-5DBΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Muddy Paws 216-5DBΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.