Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Secret Scent S110-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Milky Quartz (346-2DB), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Milky Quartz is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Milky Quartz really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 64Behr is 70
- Hex
- #DBCFD4#E3D7DC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Milky Quartz is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misted Plum 145-1DBΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Glistened Pink 146-1DBΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Soft Wisteria 246-1DBΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.