Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Whisper Yellow 300A-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sweet Dream (212-2DB), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Sweet Dream is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Sweet Dream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 75Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F5DEAF#FFE5B9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sweet Dream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Honey Lite 115-2DBΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Clearly Citrus 116-3DBΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Awakened 113-2DBΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whisper Yellow 300A-2 matched across all 13 brands →