Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Thorny Branch S-H-780
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Charred (440-7DB), at ΔE 3.17 — very close.
Charred 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 Charred really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.17very close
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #514A41#4C4A41 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Charred is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Woods Hole 423-7DBΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ironside 422-7DBΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Blackened Kettle 439-7DBΔE 4.04 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thorny Branch S-H-780 matched across all 13 brands →