Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Praline S270-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Spaghetti Squash (313-3DB), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Spaghetti Squash is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Spaghetti Squash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 46
- Hex
- #D7B18A#D3AE85 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Spaghetti Squash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vanilla Crème 314-3DBΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Rustic Rye 314-4DBΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Cork Bark 217-4DBΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.