Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Diode (420-7DB), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Diode is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Diode really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #5C4D3C#605244 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Diode is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Furlough 421-6DBΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Old Footlocker 418-7DBΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Deeply Brown 406-6DBΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720 matched across all 13 brands →