Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yellow Gold 360D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tamale Husk (219-5DB), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Tamale Husk is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Tamale Husk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 50
- Hex
- #DBB04A#E2B64E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tamale Husk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Saffron Spice 218-5DBΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sunlit Gold 218-4DBΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points higher.
- Warmed Yellow 115-5DBΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.