Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sonoran Desert N240-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ball of Twine (412-3DB), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Ball of Twine is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Ball of Twine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 47Behr is 50
- Hex
- #CAB3A0#CFB8A1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ball of Twine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Breakwater 416-3DBΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Natural Twine 411-3DBΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Summer Straw Hat 414-3DBΔE 2.91 · very 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 Sonoran Desert N240-3 matched across all 13 brands →