Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Seaweed Salad S370-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ripened Avocado (224-6DB), at ΔE 3.29 — very close.
Ripened Avocado is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.29 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 Ripened Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.29very close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 19
- Hex
- #817E4C#7D7B55 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ripened Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ferned Green 324-5DBΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Acadian Green 226-6DBΔE 4.75 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Balsam Sprig 325-4DBΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Seaweed Salad S370-6 matched across all 13 brands →