Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Witch Hazel 780D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Heuchera Leaf (323-5DB), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Heuchera Leaf is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Heuchera Leaf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 25
- Hex
- #8A856B#8E8976 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Heuchera Leaf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Stone Cottage 421-4DBΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Niagara Valley 422-5DBΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Promising Gray 439-4DBΔE 5.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.