Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tapestry Gold BNC-15
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Petit Shallot (217-5DB), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Petit Shallot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Petit Shallot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 32Behr is 32
- Hex
- #B5946B#B4966B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Petit Shallot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- High Plains 316-4DBΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mitered Edge 216-4DBΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Bisqued Neutral 315-5DBΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tapestry Gold BNC-15 matched across all 13 brands →