Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yorkshire Brown 220F-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gridlock (404-6DB), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Gridlock is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Gridlock really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 12
- Hex
- #78635E#735C53 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gridlock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Bark 411-6DBΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Deeply Brown 406-6DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Archwood 404-5DBΔE 4.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Yorkshire Brown 220F-7 matched across all 13 brands →