Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wine Barrel 200F-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Red Mesa (408-6DB), at ΔE 3.52 — close.
Red Mesa is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.52 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 Red Mesa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.52close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 10
- Hex
- #7E534E#794D42 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 Red Mesa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Buckeye Nut 410-7DBΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- County Road 407-6DBΔE 4.69 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pinecone Brown 313-7DBΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.