Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Seasoned Acorn ECC-40-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Brown Trout (414-5DB), at ΔE 2.97 — very close.
Brown Trout is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.97 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 Brown Trout really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.97very close
- LRV
- 24Behr is 24
- Hex
- #9E8163#9F816A in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Brown Trout is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Knubby Burlap 315-6DBΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Cowboy Boots 413-5DBΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Elm Wood 411-5DBΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Seasoned Acorn ECC-40-3 matched across all 13 brands →