Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Cherry M150-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Red Rainboot (205-6DB), at ΔE 2.59 — very close.
Red Rainboot is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.59 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 Red Rainboot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.59very close
- LRV
- 15Behr is 14
- Hex
- #A9514C#9F4F4D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Red Rainboot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Daphne Rose 305-6DBΔE 2.68 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rubyshire Red 204-6DBΔE 3.52 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Strawberry Sorbet 203-6DBΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.