Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tate Olive 390F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Bronze Yellow is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Bronze Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 28Behr is 27
- Hex
- #9D906B#988F63 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bronze Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swamp Grass 322-5DBΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pine Moss 321-6DBΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Turkish Olive 223-6DBΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.