HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Old Towne HGSW3162
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mulled Cider (313-6DB), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Mulled Cider is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Mulled Cider really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 13HGTV Home is 13
- Hex
- #895A36#855D42 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mulled Cider is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tawny Brown 316-7DBΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Rodeo Roundup 214-7DBΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Java Bean 412-7DBΔE 4.16 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Old Towne HGSW3162 matched across all 13 brands →