Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wisdom PPL-75
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Swan White (024W), at ΔE 2.72 — very close.
Swan White is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.72 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 Swan White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.72very close
- LRV
- 82Behr is 76
- Hex
- #EDEAE0#E2E3D8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Swan White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moon Pie 406-1DBΔE 2.83 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Tender Cloud 023WΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Whispered White 019WΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.