Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Soft Breeze W-B-610
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Birched White (004W), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Birched White is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.44 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 Birched White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 89Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F5F2EA#F6F0EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Birched White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simplified White 020WΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Crisped White 022WΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Pristine Pearl 021WΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.