Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smoldering Copper QE-13
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Solar Fire (312-7DB), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Solar Fire is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Solar Fire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 18Behr is 20
- Hex
- #A86741#AA6E4B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Solar Fire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Confident Orange 311-6DBΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Desert Varnish 312-6DBΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Deep Rooted 311-7DBΔE 4.47 · 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 Smoldering Copper QE-13 matched across all 13 brands →