Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Poppy Glow 250B-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Sweet Cantaloupe is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Sweet Cantaloupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 41Behr is 38
- Hex
- #F49553#F18C49 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sweet Cantaloupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Crème 109-5DBΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Citrus Kissed 110-6DBΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Outback Orange 110-7DBΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.