Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Saffron Strands PPU6-02
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Golden Meadow (213-5DB), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Golden Meadow is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Golden Meadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 37
- Hex
- #D59858#D39952 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Golden Meadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pattypan Squash 215-5DBΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Bauhaus Gold 214-5DBΔE 3.07 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Butterscotch Drop 214-4DBΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Saffron Strands PPU6-02 matched across all 13 brands →