Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Plum S-H-670
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Jellied (342-7DB), at ΔE 6.18 — noticeably different.
Dutch Boy does not make this colour. Jellied is the closest option at ΔE 6.18, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dutch Boy custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Jellied really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.18noticeably different
- LRV
- 6Behr is 7
- Hex
- #464358#55445E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Jellied is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Great Aubergine! 346-7DBΔE 6.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pleasing Purple 344-6DBΔE 6.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Violet Aurora 243-7DBΔE 6.88 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.