Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Timeless Day 670E-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sarah Rae (142-1DB), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Sarah Rae is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Sarah Rae really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 79Behr is 82
- Hex
- #E5E6E8#ECE9E8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sarah Rae is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chalky Purple 345-1DBΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Crisped White 022WΔE 3.28 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- White 003WΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.