Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Warm Brownie 180F-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Heritage Brown (411-7DB), at ΔE 3.63 — close.
Heritage Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.63 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 Heritage Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.63close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 7
- Hex
- #604E44#604840 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 Heritage Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ground Coffee 406-7DBΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Buckeye Nut 410-7DBΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Ageless Bronze 413-7DBΔE 5.53 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.