Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Time Out M260-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Beeswax Candle (213-2DB), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Beeswax Candle is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Beeswax Candle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 70Behr is 76
- Hex
- #F2D5B0#FADEB8 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Beeswax Candle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Bloom 215-2DBΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Orange Sherbet 112-2DBΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Bee Pollen 214-2DBΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.