Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rumba Orange M230-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Chili Powder (209-5DB), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Chili Powder is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Chili Powder really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #CB7841#C77B42 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Chili Powder is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warmed Copper 311-5DBΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sparrow's Beak 213-7DBΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Topaz Gemstone 312-5DBΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.