Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Allium Poofs (345-5DB), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Allium Poofs is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Allium Poofs really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 19Behr is 17
- Hex
- #817583#7C707C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Allium Poofs is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Harvested Grape 343-6DBΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Violaceous 344-5DBΔE 5.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Heathered Gray 445-5DBΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 matched across all 13 brands →