Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stately White BXC-29
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Brightened Cream (005W), at ΔE 2.46 — very close.
Brightened Cream is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.46 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 Brightened Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.46very close
- LRV
- 89Behr is 94
- Hex
- #F5F2E7#FAF9EA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Brightened Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Marble 006WΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Split Banana 118-1DBΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Whispered White 019WΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Stately White BXC-29 matched across all 13 brands →