Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wine Not MQ1-02
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Baked Apples (301-6DB), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Baked Apples is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Baked Apples really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 11Behr is 11
- Hex
- #844F5D#864C58 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Baked Apples is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plum Royale 201-7DBΔE 4.25 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Depression Glass 303-5DBΔE 4.80 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Holiday Berry 303-7DBΔE 5.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.