Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sandpoint 270E-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Early Light (314-2DB), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Early Light is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Early Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 66Behr is 64
- Hex
- #EAD0B4#EACDB0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Early Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Melodious Ivory 313-2DBΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sienna Peach 209-1DBΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Bleached Apricot 210-2DBΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.