Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Riviera Retreat BXC-77
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Melodious Ivory (313-2DB), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Melodious Ivory is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Melodious Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 55
- Hex
- #E4CAAD#D9C0A6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Melodious Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Westwood 414-2DBΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sweet Parsnip 216-2DBΔE 3.10 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rustic Peach 311-2DBΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Riviera Retreat BXC-77 matched across all 13 brands →