Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Positive Energy S370-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sun Hat (220-1DB), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Sun Hat is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Sun Hat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 82Behr is 75
- Hex
- #ECEAD5#E1E2CF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sun Hat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Mint Green 326-1DBΔE 2.55 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Classical Ivory 013WΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Frosted Marsh 327-1DBΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Positive Energy S370-1 matched across all 13 brands →