Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Tart M160-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Reef Coral (204-3DB), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Reef Coral is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Reef Coral really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 52Behr is 51
- Hex
- #EFAEA7#EAAEA9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Reef Coral is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pinktastic 203-3DBΔE 1.30 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Pink Paisley 205-3DBΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Gorgeous Pink 104-4DBΔE 4.00 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.