Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rust MQ1-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Red Mesa (408-6DB), at ΔE 3.31 — very close.
Red Mesa is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.31 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 Red Mesa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.31very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 13
- Hex
- #7E534E#885A51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Red Mesa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Strattford 304-6DBΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Shelled Peanut 409-6DBΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Daphne Rose 305-6DBΔE 5.10 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.