Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Precious Dewdrop GR-W04
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sun Hat (220-1DB), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Sun Hat is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 82Behr is 90
- Hex
- #ECEAD5#F5F5E4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sun Hat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Split Banana 118-1DBΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Brightened Cream 005WΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Aged Marble 006WΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Precious Dewdrop GR-W04 matched across all 13 brands →