Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Refreshing Tea PPU8-12
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Spritely Green (122-4DB), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Spritely Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Spritely Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 72
- Hex
- #F1E1A9#EBDDA6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Spritely Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tater Chip 221-2DBΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Spring Revival 123-3DBΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Limestone Path 222-2DBΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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