Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sienna Dust PPU3-08
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Melodious Ivory (313-2DB), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Melodious Ivory is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Melodious Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 58
- Hex
- #E4CAAD#DCC4AC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Melodious Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tawny Bluff 312-2DBΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Westwood 414-2DBΔE 2.46 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Oatmeal Beige 413-2DBΔE 2.60 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.