Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Ruby Ring S-G-150
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Santa Rosa Red (204-7DB), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Santa Rosa Red is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Santa Rosa Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #A13442#A03D41 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Santa Rosa Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rubyshire Red 204-6DBΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Rumba Red 103-7DBΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sugared Maple 104-7DBΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.