Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shea RD-W09
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Birched White (004W), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Birched White is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.49 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Birched White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 89Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F5F2EA#F8F1EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Birched White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simplified White 020WΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Pristine Pearl 021WΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Crisped White 022WΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.