Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Happy Peach (109-3DB), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Happy Peach is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Happy Peach really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 61Behr is 63
- Hex
- #F3C49A#F3C99D in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Happy Peach is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reminiscent 111-4DBΔE 2.26 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Dreamy Gold 213-3DBΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Mango Cream 111-3DBΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sheer Apricot M240-4 matched across all 13 brands →