Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Spiceberry S-G-780
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Heritage Brown (411-7DB), at ΔE 3.15 — very close.
Heritage Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.15 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)
- 3.15very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #604E44#604941 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, 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.
- Ground Coffee 406-7DBΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Ageless Bronze 413-7DBΔE 5.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wire Work 416-7DBΔE 5.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.