Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sweet As Honey (113-6DB), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Sweet As Honey is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.25 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 Sweet As Honey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 55Behr is 55
- Hex
- #FDB702#F7B930 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sweet As Honey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ducky Yellow 116-7DBΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Warmed Yellow 115-5DBΔE 3.79 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Raw Honey 114-7DBΔE 4.14 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Yellow Groove HDC-MD-02A matched across all 13 brands →