Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yam 290B-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Monarch Wing (111-7DB), at ΔE 0.58 — indistinguishable.
Monarch Wing is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.58 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 Monarch Wing really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.58indistinguishable
- LRV
- 40Behr is 40
- Hex
- #F29312#F0941B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Monarch Wing is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Autumn Hue 212-7DBΔE 3.93 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Orange Spice Tea 112-6DBΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Citrus Kissed 110-6DBΔE 4.37 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.