Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Whispering Waterfall BL-W06
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Glacial Hue (128-1DB), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Glacial Hue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Glacial Hue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 83Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E7EDE5#E3E6DB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Glacial Hue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Misted Green 330-1DBΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Swan White 024WΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Light Bamboo 126-1DBΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Waterfall BL-W06 matched across all 13 brands →