Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Spiced Berry S150-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Strattford (304-6DB), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Strattford is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Strattford really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #8B534E#8A5148 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Strattford is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Daphne Rose 305-6DBΔE 3.16 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Red Mesa 408-6DBΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Arizona Sun 306-6DBΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.