Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Terra Sol QE-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Honey Hive (213-4DB), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Honey Hive is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Honey Hive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 47Behr is 52
- Hex
- #DFAE78#E8B57B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Honey Hive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Suebee Honey 215-3DBΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Pineapple Flan 214-3DBΔE 2.74 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sundancer 215-4DBΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.