Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wild Boysenberry MQ1-44
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blackened Walnut (403-7DB), at ΔE 3.90 — close.
Blackened Walnut is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.90 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 Blackened Walnut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.90close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 7
- Hex
- #4D3C3C#5A4747 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Blackened Walnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Desert Fig 446-7DBΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Old Chaparral 402-7DBΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ground Coffee 406-7DBΔE 5.69 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wild Boysenberry MQ1-44 matched across all 13 brands →