Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Song Of Summer 340A-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Clearly Citrus (116-3DB), at ΔE 0.21 — indistinguishable.
Clearly Citrus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.21 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 Clearly Citrus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.21indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82Behr is 81
- Hex
- #FDE8B6#FCE7B5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Clearly Citrus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dulche le Leche 218-2DBΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Chipped Porcelain 219-2DBΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Honey Lite 115-2DBΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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