Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Winter Sage BNC-16
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Yellow Sage (323-4DB), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Yellow Sage is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Yellow Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 36Behr is 34
- Hex
- #ACA17D#AA9D80 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Yellow Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Principle Greige 420-3DBΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Cedar and Moss 322-4DBΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Bay Harbor Dock 417-4DBΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.