Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rose Sorbet 150A-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sweet as Pie (106-2DB), at ΔE 2.94 — very close.
Sweet as Pie is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.94 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 Sweet as Pie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.94very close
- LRV
- 66Behr is 72
- Hex
- #F7C9BF#FBD3CD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sweet as Pie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Salmon Tint 205-2DBΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Pink Vista 203-2DBΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
- Fruity Pink 105-2DBΔE 3.56 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.