Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr White Bean Hummus S290-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Early Light (314-2DB), at ΔE 1.34 — near-exact.
Early Light is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.34 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 Early Light really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.34near-exact
- LRV
- 66Behr is 66
- Hex
- #EAD0B4#E8D0B2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Early Light is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bee Pollen 214-2DBΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Melodious Ivory 313-2DBΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Oyster Mushroom 216-1DBΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr White Bean Hummus S290-2 matched across all 13 brands →