Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Water Sprout 420C-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Milky Green (126-2DB), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Milky Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Milky Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 83Behr is 82
- Hex
- #E8EFD0#E5EECC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Milky Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dainty Lime 126-3DBΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Baby Kiwi 125-1DBΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Zippy Green 228-1DBΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.