Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Winter Cocoa 730B-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Just Barely (402-3DB), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Just Barely is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Just Barely really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 42
- Hex
- #B4A39E#BAAAA7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Just Barely is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Claystone 403-3DBΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Plush 402-2DBΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Silver Plated 445-2DBΔE 2.53 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.