Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rose Pearl N170-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Weeping Birch (405-1DB), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Weeping Birch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 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 Weeping Birch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D7CFC7#DFD4CC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Weeping Birch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pebble Shores 408-1DBΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Winter Shade 404-1DBΔE 2.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Blanched Fuchsia 347-1DBΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.