Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rock Salt BWC-10
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Washed Cotton (014W), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Washed Cotton is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Washed Cotton really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 79
- Hex
- #E8E2D2#EAE6D7 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Washed Cotton is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classical Ivory 013WΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Little Star 116-1DBΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Antiquated Lace 017WΔE 1.49 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.