Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hidden Acre (226-4DB), at ΔE 3.55 — close.
Hidden Acre is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.55 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 Hidden Acre really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.55close
- LRV
- 35Behr is 33
- Hex
- #A0A564#92A360 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 Hidden Acre is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Foliage 224-5DBΔE 4.14 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Soil Topper 227-3DBΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Dill Delight 226-5DBΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Zesty Apple HDC-MD-15 matched across all 13 brands →