Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Pixie Violet 620B-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Violet Daze (142-4DB), at ΔE 3.47 — very close.
Violet Daze is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.47 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 Violet Daze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.47very close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 45
- Hex
- #B7B8D3#ACB1D4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Violet Daze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Twilight Dreams 240-3DBΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Lite Periwinkle 141-4DBΔE 4.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Purple Kiss 143-4DBΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.