Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Yogurt P260-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is White Whimsy (218-1DB), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
White Whimsy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 White Whimsy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 79Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F5E5BC#FFECC3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if White Whimsy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Slightly Yellow 115-1DBΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Perfect Yellow 114-1DBΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Clearly Citrus 116-3DBΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.