Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Toasted Wheat 280E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Natural Twine (411-3DB), at ΔE 2.02 — very close.
Natural Twine is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.02 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 Natural Twine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.02very close
- LRV
- 44Behr is 45
- Hex
- #C3AE99#C9AF96 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Natural Twine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- 10 Gallon Hat 413-3DBΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Summer Straw Hat 414-3DBΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Breakwater 416-3DBΔE 2.33 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Toasted Wheat 280E-3 matched across all 13 brands →