Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Corn 370C-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Dulche le Leche (218-2DB), at ΔE 0.70 — indistinguishable.
Dulche le Leche is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.70 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 Dulche le Leche really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.70indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76Behr is 78
- Hex
- #F4E1AE#F6E4B1 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Dulche le Leche is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chipped Porcelain 219-2DBΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Clearly Citrus 116-3DBΔE 1.49 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Glimmer Bright 114-2DBΔE 1.56 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.