Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wild Porcini 250E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Oatmeal Beige (413-2DB), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Oatmeal Beige is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Oatmeal Beige really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 58Behr is 55
- Hex
- #D7C5B3#D6C0AA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Oatmeal Beige is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Westwood 414-2DBΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Crumcake 411-2DBΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Wine Cork 412-2DBΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.