Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Toasted Bagel S230-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hound Brown (314-7DB), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Hound Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Hound Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 17Behr is 18
- Hex
- #946746#986B4D 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 Hound Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Barrel 410-6DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Noah's Boat 315-7DBΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Rodeo Roundup 214-7DBΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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