Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stone Brown 250F-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Timber (411-4DB), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Timber is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Timber really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 33Behr is 34
- Hex
- #AF9781#B79983 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 Timber is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oakbluff 413-4DBΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Oarsman 412-5DBΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Sanded Grout 412-4DBΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.