Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Polished Pearl PPU6-09
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Almond Whip (009W), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Almond Whip is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Almond Whip really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 80Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F2E6CF#F8EDD7 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Almond Whip is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bedouin Sands 318-1DBΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Carnival Crème 111-1DBΔE 1.88 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Sparkle & Shine 113-1DBΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Polished Pearl PPU6-09 matched across all 13 brands →