Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Snowfall White GR-W09
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Whispered White (019W), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Whispered White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Whispered White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 83Behr is 84
- Hex
- #EFEBDF#EEEDE0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Whispered White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brightened Cream 005WΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Swan White 024WΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pristine Pearl 021WΔE 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Snowfall White GR-W09 matched across all 13 brands →