Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sea Fern ECC-38-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tuscan Olive (324-7DB), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Tuscan Olive is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Tuscan Olive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 14
- Hex
- #61674F#656D54 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tuscan Olive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive You! 325-5DBΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Fresh Moss 324-6DBΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Preserved Moss 327-6DBΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.