Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rustic Tobacco N230-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Nesting Brown (417-7DB), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Nesting Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Nesting Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 11
- Hex
- #705E4E#6E5949 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Nesting Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Tree 415-7DBΔE 2.92 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Deeply Brown 406-6DBΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Olde Metal 414-7DBΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rustic Tobacco N230-7 matched across all 13 brands →