Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr White Smoke PPL-57
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Brightened Cream (005W), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Brightened Cream is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Brightened Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 89Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F5F2E7#F3F3E5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, 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.
- Whispered White 019WΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Aged Marble 006WΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Split Banana 118-1DBΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.