Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Tropical Smoothie 120B-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hibiscus Flower (102-6DB), at ΔE 2.61 — very close.
Hibiscus Flower is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.61 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 Hibiscus Flower really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.61very close
- LRV
- 18Behr is 20
- Hex
- #B8596D#C5556D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hibiscus Flower is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pinked Azalea 103-6DBΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Garden Pink 203-5DBΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Neon Hippie 101-6DBΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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