Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr River Rocks N130-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gridlock (404-6DB), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Gridlock is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Gridlock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 14
- Hex
- #78635E#7E645D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gridlock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Archwood 404-5DBΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Mystique Maroon 402-6DBΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- My Devoted 446-5DBΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.