Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Quietude 770E-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is White (003W), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
White is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 86Behr is 80
- Hex
- #EEEFEA#E5E7E5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sarah Rae 142-1DBΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Vapor 438-1DBΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Beluga Gray 430-1DBΔE 2.67 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.