Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Squash 290B-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is From Concentrate (211-5DB), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
From Concentrate is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.28 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 From Concentrate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 48Behr is 49
- Hex
- #EBAD5E#F3AD51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if From Concentrate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Encore Orange 212-6DBΔE 2.48 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Welcoming Yellow 113-5DBΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Freshly Squeezed 111-5DBΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.