Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Pretty Things (207-4DB), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Pretty Things is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Pretty Things really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 36Behr is 38
- Hex
- #DB8E76#D7967E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Pretty Things is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Rock Canyon 306-4DBΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Wild Orange 310-4DBΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Native Copper 208-4DBΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17 matched across all 13 brands →