Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shadow Wood ECC-12-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Deeply Brown (406-6DB), at ΔE 2.84 — very close.
Deeply Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.84 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 Deeply Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.84very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 9
- Hex
- #66564C#5E534A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Deeply Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heritage Brown 411-7DBΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Charred 440-7DBΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Furlough 421-6DBΔE 4.12 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Shadow Wood ECC-12-3 matched across all 13 brands →