Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Polka Dot Skirt P280-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sun Faded (116-4DB), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Sun Faded is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Sun Faded really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 78Behr is 78
- Hex
- #FEE1A3#FDE2A0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sun Faded is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Balmed Lemon 114-3DBΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Simply Yellow 115-3DBΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Trinket Gold 120-2DBΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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