Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Brown Trout (414-5DB), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Brown Trout is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Brown Trout really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 24Behr is 26
- Hex
- #9E8163#A18666 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Brown Trout is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Muddy Paws 216-5DBΔE 2.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Oaken Shield 316-5DBΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Aidey's Monkey 317-5DBΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Soft Bronze HDC-NT-28 matched across all 13 brands →