Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Depression Glass (303-5DB), at ΔE 2.98 — very close.
Depression Glass is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.98 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 Depression Glass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.98very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 11
- Hex
- #974953#9A4149 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 Depression Glass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rubyshire Red 204-6DBΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Santa Rosa Red 204-7DBΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rumba Red 103-7DBΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Timeless Ruby HDC-CL-01 matched across all 13 brands →