Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Poetry Reading MQ5-17
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Lite Periwinkle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Lite Periwinkle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 42
- Hex
- #9DACCC#9FAEC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lite Periwinkle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Twilight Dreams 240-3DBΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Wisteria Blossom 241-3DBΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Rapid Waters 339-4DBΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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