Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shire Green 450D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Botanic Green (229-5DB), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Botanic Green is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 Botanic Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 32Behr is 29
- Hex
- #74A47A#729C6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Botanic Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fieldhouse Green 228-5DBΔE 6.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Garden Patch 326-5DBΔE 6.77 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Garden Fresh 229-6DBΔE 7.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.