Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sable Brown 240F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hound Brown (314-7DB), at ΔE 3.25 — very close.
Hound Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.25 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 Hound Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.25very close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 17
- Hex
- #946746#946A52 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hound Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrel 410-6DBΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Twiggy Brown 412-6DBΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Noah's Boat 315-7DBΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.