Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Solarium P310-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Owl Eyes (121-6DB), at ΔE 0.80 — indistinguishable.
Owl Eyes is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.80 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 Owl Eyes really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.80indistinguishable
- LRV
- 50Behr is 52
- Hex
- #DDB835#E1BA36 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Owl Eyes is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zesty Yellow 119-7DBΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tamale Husk 219-5DBΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Kelped Green 122-6DBΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.