Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Temple Tile N280-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Wild Morel (217-6DB), at ΔE 1.41 — near-exact.
Wild Morel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.41 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Wild Morel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.41near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 26
- Hex
- #A78357#A9855D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Wild Morel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Oaken Shield 316-5DBΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Muddy Paws 216-5DBΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Toned Honey 214-6DBΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.