Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sun Baked Earth HDC-CL-08
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shelled Peanut (409-6DB), at ΔE 2.77 — very close.
Shelled Peanut is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.77 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 Shelled Peanut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.77very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 18
- Hex
- #986355#A36658 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Shelled Peanut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Canyon Rouge 304-5DBΔE 2.86 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Aged Clay 305-5DBΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Mocha Red 408-5DBΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sun Baked Earth HDC-CL-08 matched across all 13 brands →