Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Summer Field 370D-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Chickadee Yellow (120-4DB), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Chickadee Yellow is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Chickadee Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 60Behr is 56
- Hex
- #E2C980#E2C278 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Chickadee Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cream Of The Crop 319-4DBΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Quilted Gold 219-4DBΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Citrus Zest 120-5DBΔE 3.81 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.