Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Taffy 690A-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Doll Cheeks (146-3DB), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Doll Cheeks is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Doll Cheeks really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 57Behr is 58
- Hex
- #E5BAD4#ECBCD4 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Doll Cheeks is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pinky Posy 247-3DBΔE 1.77 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Glamping 147-3DBΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Vintage Glass 202-3DBΔE 4.09 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.