Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tailwind BXC-53
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Bedouin Sands (318-1DB), at ΔE 0.55 — indistinguishable.
Bedouin Sands is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.55 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 Bedouin Sands really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.55indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F3E6CE#F5E8CF in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Bedouin Sands is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sparkle & Shine 113-1DBΔE 0.73 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Almond Whip 009WΔE 0.82 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Intrigued Ivory 214-1DBΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.