Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wooden Cabin 290F-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Olde Metal (414-7DB), at ΔE 1.82 — near-exact.
Olde Metal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.82 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 Olde Metal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.82near-exact
- LRV
- 11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #70573F#765A3F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Olde Metal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Tree 415-7DBΔE 2.12 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Tawny Brown 316-7DBΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Distressed Leather 413-6DBΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.