Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Soft Boiled P270-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ambered Honey (113-7DB), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Ambered Honey is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Ambered Honey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 50Behr is 55
- Hex
- #F8AC1D#FFB737 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ambered Honey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raw Honey 114-7DBΔE 2.80 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Golden Fish 112-5DBΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Sweet As Honey 113-6DBΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.