Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shell Brook 690E-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bonnet (103-1DB), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Bonnet 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 Bonnet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 80Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F0E5E5#EEE7E6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bonnet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chalky Purple 345-1DBΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Sweet Tart 101-1DBΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Softened Lilac 346-1DBΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.