Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stagecoach T12-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Java Bean (412-7DB), at ΔE 2.79 — very close.
Java Bean is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.79 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 Java Bean really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.79very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #785B47#7F5A44 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Java Bean is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Distressed Leather 413-6DBΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tawny Brown 316-7DBΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Mulled Cider 313-6DBΔE 4.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.