Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Summer Bliss P280-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Limon Sorbet (116-2DB), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Limon Sorbet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Limon Sorbet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 82Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F5E9C7#FCF1CF in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Limon Sorbet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Eco Ivory 222-1DBΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Sparkler White 117-1DBΔE 2.16 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Twinkle Twinkle 219-1DBΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.