Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Upbeat P300-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cheerful Yellow (119-4DB), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Cheerful Yellow is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Cheerful Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 72Behr is 80
- Hex
- #F5DB82#FFE487 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cheerful Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Softened Yellow 117-4DBΔE 2.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Sunstone 119-3DBΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Spinning Gold 117-5DBΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.