Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vanilla Mocha N260-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Smooth Ivory (314-1DB), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Smooth Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Smooth Ivory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 77Behr is 73
- Hex
- #F1E1CD#EBDBC8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Smooth Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Striations 312-1DBΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Breadcrumb 315-2DBΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Subtle Peche 112-1DBΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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