Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Valley Vineyards M310-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Fiddlehead Fern (221-7DB), at ΔE 3.18 — very close.
Fiddlehead Fern is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.18 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 Fiddlehead Fern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.18very close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 19
- Hex
- #917847#8A763D 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 Fiddlehead Fern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aegean Olive 322-6DBΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Stand of Reeds 220-7DBΔE 4.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Algae Bloom 221-6DBΔE 5.11 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Valley Vineyards M310-7 matched across all 13 brands →