Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sonoran Sands ECC-43-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Existence (420-1DB), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Existence is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Existence really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D7D0C0#DDD5C6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Existence is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Canvased 015WΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Dust Flats 414-1DBΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Mousey Tint 441-1DBΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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