Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yellow Corn 330B-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Softened Yellow (117-4DB), at ΔE 2.03 — very close.
Softened Yellow is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.03 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 Softened Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.03very close
- LRV
- 75Behr is 76
- Hex
- #F9DF8F#FFDE88 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Softened Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lemoncello 219-3DBΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Spinning Gold 117-5DBΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Cheerful Yellow 119-4DBΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.