Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Primitive Green MQ4-40
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lil' Bit Citrus (123-2DB), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Lil' Bit Citrus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Lil' Bit Citrus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 66
- Hex
- #E3DCB2#DED6AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lil' Bit Citrus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cadence Green 223-2DBΔE 1.93 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Minted Tea 225-1DBΔE 2.26 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Banana Chip 321-2DBΔE 2.39 · 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 Primitive Green MQ4-40 matched across all 13 brands →