Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stone Wash QE-10
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Candle Flame (311-1DB), at ΔE 0.91 — indistinguishable.
Candle Flame is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.91 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 Candle Flame really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.91indistinguishable
- LRV
- 67Behr is 68
- Hex
- #E6D3BF#E5D4C0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Candle Flame is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Breadcrumb 315-2DBΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Homespun Beige 409-1DBΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Roasted Garlic 410-1DBΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.