Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rainforest Dew 390E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tater Chip (221-2DB), at ΔE 1.85 — near-exact.
Tater Chip is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.85 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 Tater Chip really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.85near-exact
- LRV
- 74Behr is 70
- Hex
- #ECDFB0#E6DAB1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tater Chip is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Minted Tea 225-1DBΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Lil' Bit Citrus 123-2DBΔE 1.99 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Lime Chiffon 223-1DBΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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