Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Solar Storm P250-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Jovial Orange (112-4DB), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Jovial Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Jovial Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 59Behr is 62
- Hex
- #FEBE70#FFC16C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Jovial Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Honeycomb 114-5DBΔE 2.07 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Peachy Ponderosa 211-4DBΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Beehive Yellow 113-4DBΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.