Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Spinach Dip M340-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Dill Delight (226-5DB), at ΔE 1.87 — near-exact.
Dill Delight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.87 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 Dill Delight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.87near-exact
- LRV
- 28Behr is 29
- Hex
- #8E945A#949758 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Dill Delight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Foliage 224-5DBΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Wild Thyme 227-4DBΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Hidden Acre 226-4DBΔE 4.32 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.