Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Whisper White HDC-MD-08
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Brightened Cream (005W), at ΔE 1.14 — near-exact.
Brightened Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.14 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 Brightened Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.14near-exact
- LRV
- 89Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F5F2E7#F4F3EA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Brightened Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Birched White 004WΔE 1.20 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Ultra White 002WΔE 1.42 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Simplified White 020WΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whisper White HDC-MD-08 matched across all 13 brands →