Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Willow Leaf QE-39
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Snap Peas (326-6DB), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Snap Peas is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Snap Peas really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 15
- Hex
- #5C6F50#617154 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Snap Peas is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive You! 325-5DBΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Fresh Moss 324-6DBΔE 4.66 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Preserved Moss 327-6DBΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.