Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Royal Silk 140E-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Birmingham Blush (303-1DB), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Birmingham Blush is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Birmingham Blush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 62Behr is 61
- Hex
- #E1C9C3#DEC8C5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Birmingham Blush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mallow Root 401-1DBΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Chipped Teacup 303-2DBΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Mauve Mystery 407-1DBΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.