Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Plum Shade 100F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tender Hearted (446-6DB), at ΔE 3.42 — very close.
Tender Hearted is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.42 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 Tender Hearted really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.42very close
- LRV
- 12Behr is 14
- Hex
- #6F5C5F#786569 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tender Hearted is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- My Devoted 446-5DBΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Ripened Plum 346-6DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Gridlock 404-6DBΔE 4.69 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.