Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Thai Ice Tea MQ4-36
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Honey Hive (213-4DB), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Honey Hive is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 47Behr is 45
- Hex
- #DFAE78#E0A878 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Honey Hive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Papaya 311-3DBΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Nice Nectarine 210-4DBΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Harvested Moon 210-5DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.