Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Squirrel's Nest HDC-FL13-9
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gunmetal Green (321-7DB), at ΔE 3.48 — very close.
Gunmetal Green is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.48 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 Gunmetal Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.48very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #5D5949#665E48 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gunmetal Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ol' Moss Green 223-7DBΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Furlough 421-6DBΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Espalier 423-6DBΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Squirrel's Nest HDC-FL13-9 matched across all 13 brands →