Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Will O The Wisp MQ3-59
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lavender Water (142-2DB), at ΔE 2.26 — very close.
Lavender Water is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.26 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 Lavender Water really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.26very close
- LRV
- 73Behr is 69
- Hex
- #DCDDE6#D7D8DD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lavender Water is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frosted Silver 435-1DBΔE 2.32 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Arctic Violet 143-1DBΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Blue Wood Aster 243-1DBΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Will O The Wisp MQ3-59 matched across all 13 brands →