Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sorrel Brown PMD-88
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hound Brown (314-7DB), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
Hound Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.18 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 Hound Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 18
- Hex
- #946746#9B6D51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hound Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrel 410-6DBΔE 3.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Solar Fire 312-7DBΔE 4.87 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chicken Coop 314-6DBΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.