Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sentimental Beige YL-W13
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Elemental White (421-1DB), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Elemental White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Elemental White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 69
- Hex
- #D8D0BC#E0D8C5 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Elemental White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antique White 011WΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Existence 420-1DBΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Aged Linen 012WΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sentimental Beige YL-W13 matched across all 13 brands →