Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rice Wine M320-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Limon Sorbet (116-2DB), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Limon Sorbet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Limon Sorbet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 82Behr is 80
- Hex
- #F5E9C7#F5E7C8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Limon Sorbet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Warm Sunlight 118-2DBΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Double Cream 215-1DBΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Perfect Yellow 114-1DBΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.