Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Heritage Brown (411-7DB), at ΔE 4.35 — close.
Heritage Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.35 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 Heritage Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.35close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #604E44#5D4E4C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Heritage Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orchid Black 443-7DBΔE 4.81 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Deeply Brown 406-6DBΔE 5.18 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Ashen 447-6DBΔE 5.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7 matched across all 13 brands →