Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Nectar 190C-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Pink Macaroon (104-3DB), at ΔE 2.37 — very close.
Pink Macaroon is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.37 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 Pink Macaroon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.37very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 60
- Hex
- #F7C3B8#FABDAF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Pink Macaroon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lite Coral 106-3DBΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Pink Paisley 205-3DBΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Polka Dot 206-3DBΔE 3.69 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.