Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Solid Gold M280-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Butterscotch Drop (214-4DB), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
Butterscotch Drop is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.28 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 Butterscotch Drop really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 39Behr is 37
- Hex
- #CE9F6A#C99B5F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Butterscotch Drop is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bauhaus Gold 214-5DBΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sahara Sands 315-4DBΔE 3.28 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tamed Lyon 215-6DBΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.