Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr September Morning P270-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Clearly Citrus (116-3DB), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Clearly Citrus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Clearly Citrus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 82Behr is 83
- Hex
- #FDE8B6#FFE9BB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Clearly Citrus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honey Lite 115-2DBΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Country Crème 319-2DBΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- White Whimsy 218-1DBΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr September Morning P270-2 matched across all 13 brands →