Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Terrazzo Brown QE-22
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Oarsman (412-5DB), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
Oarsman is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.17 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 Oarsman really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 30Behr is 27
- Hex
- #A9907F#A28873 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Oarsman is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brown Trout 414-5DBΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Oakbluff 413-4DBΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Leather Pouch 417-5DBΔE 4.36 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Terrazzo Brown QE-22 matched across all 13 brands →