Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Turtle Dove 400E-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Classical Ivory (013W), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Classical Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Classical Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 77Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E8E3D1#E3E1CF 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 Classical Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sun Hat 220-1DBΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Washed Cotton 014WΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Little Star 116-1DBΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.