Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Smoky White BWC-13
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Moon Pie (406-1DB), at ΔE 0.89 — indistinguishable.
Moon Pie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.89 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 Moon Pie really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.89indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E5E1D8#E9E4DA in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Moon Pie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antiquated Lace 017WΔE 1.27 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tender Cloud 023WΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Swan White 024WΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.