Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wildflower 660D-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Spiny Urchin (245-5DB), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Spiny Urchin is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Spiny Urchin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 23
- Hex
- #9984A2#927D9B in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Spiny Urchin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacob's Ladder 144-6DBΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Veronica Flower 244-4DBΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Fields of Heather 246-6DBΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.