Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Soft Focus T18-09
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Moon Pie (406-1DB), at ΔE 0.95 — indistinguishable.
Moon Pie is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.95 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)
- 0.95indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E5E1D8#E4E0D5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Moon Pie is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Worn Pages 016WΔE 1.10 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Antiquated Lace 017WΔE 1.58 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Mousey Tint 441-1DBΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.