Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wooden Swing 290F-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Oaken Shield (316-5DB), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Oaken Shield is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Oaken Shield really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 26
- Hex
- #A4825D#A58563 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Oaken Shield is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Muddy Paws 216-5DBΔE 1.81 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Brown Trout 414-5DBΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Knubby Burlap 315-6DBΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.