Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shark Tooth BWC-17
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Washed Cotton (014W), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Washed Cotton is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Washed Cotton really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E8E2D2#E4E1D3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Washed Cotton is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classical Ivory 013WΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Worn Pages 016WΔE 1.69 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Antiquated Lace 017WΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.