Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Secluded Woods S420-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Minnesota Pines (328-7DB), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Minnesota Pines is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Minnesota Pines really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #42514A#495A52 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Minnesota Pines is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mertie Kay 425-7DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Lockwood Green 330-6DBΔE 5.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sprucey 429-6DBΔE 5.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Secluded Woods S420-7 matched across all 13 brands →