Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Spring White BWC-18
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sun Hat (220-1DB), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Sun Hat is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.13 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Sun Hat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 82Behr is 82
- Hex
- #ECEAD5#EBECDC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sun Hat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Light Bamboo 126-1DBΔE 2.63 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Whispered White 019WΔE 3.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Little Star 116-1DBΔE 3.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.