Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Scenic Path ECC-14-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ellipsis (420-2DB), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Ellipsis is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Ellipsis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 56
- Hex
- #CBC0AD#CEC5B4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ellipsis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cinder Stone 419-2DBΔE 1.61 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sandstone Tint 441-2DBΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Weathered Stone 421-2DBΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Scenic Path ECC-14-1 matched across all 13 brands →