Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wild Grass 380D-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Swamp Grass (322-5DB), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Swamp Grass is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Swamp Grass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 24
- Hex
- #9C8B55#998643 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Swamp Grass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Indolent Green 223-5DBΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Algae Bloom 221-6DBΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Turkish Olive 223-6DBΔE 4.29 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.