Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Thanksgiving M210-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Confident Orange (311-6DB), at ΔE 1.88 — near-exact.
Confident Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.88 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 Confident Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.88near-exact
- LRV
- 21Behr is 21
- Hex
- #B46C42#B56E4A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Confident Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonfire Brown 309-6DBΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Desert Varnish 312-6DBΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Solar Fire 312-7DBΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.