Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Almond Whip (009W), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Almond Whip is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Almond Whip really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 80Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F2E6CF#F6EAD5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Almond Whip is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bedouin Sands 318-1DBΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Buttermilk Cream 010WΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Carnival Crème 111-1DBΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14 matched across all 13 brands →