Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Willow Herb 370E-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Minted Tea (225-1DB), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Minted Tea is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Minted Tea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 66Behr is 70
- Hex
- #DFD4B0#E6DAB6 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Minted Tea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Banana Chip 321-2DBΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Dandelion Puff 319-1DBΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
- Chilled Lemon 117-3DBΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.