Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tree Hugger S340-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ripened Avocado (224-6DB), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Ripened Avocado is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Ripened Avocado really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 18
- Hex
- #817E4C#79774A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ripened Avocado is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Acadian Green 226-6DBΔE 3.59 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Ferned Green 324-5DBΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Turkish Olive 223-6DBΔE 6.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.