Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Deeply Brown (406-6DB), at ΔE 3.19 — very close.
Deeply Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.19 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 Deeply Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.19very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #66564C#6B5446 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Deeply Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heritage Brown 411-7DBΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Java Bean 412-7DBΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Nesting Brown 417-7DBΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05 matched across all 13 brands →