Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Siamese Green BIC-12
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Soil Topper (227-3DB), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Soil Topper is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Soil Topper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A4AA75#9DAC79 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Soil Topper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Urban Zen 228-4DBΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Jalapeño Tango 324-4DBΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Hidden Acre 226-4DBΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Siamese Green BIC-12 matched across all 13 brands →