Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sand Fossil 770C-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hampshire Beige (322-1DB), at ΔE 2.01 — very close.
Hampshire Beige is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.01 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 Hampshire Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.01very close
- LRV
- 63Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DBCFB0#D4CAB0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hampshire Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cinder Stone 419-2DBΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sugar Scrub 419-1DBΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Farm Eggs 323-1DBΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.