Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Twiggy Brown (412-6DB), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Twiggy Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Twiggy Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 19Behr is 18
- Hex
- #8E725F#8B715A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Twiggy Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cowboy Boots 413-5DBΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Tanned Hyde 416-6DBΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Olivewood Branch 417-6DBΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Georgia Brown 280F-6 matched across all 13 brands →