Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rich Cream 340A-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is White Whimsy (218-1DB), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
White Whimsy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 White Whimsy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 79Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F5E5BC#FAEAC3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if White Whimsy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chilled Lemon 117-3DBΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Banana Crème 118-3DBΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Slightly Yellow 115-1DBΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.