Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Plum Swirl 680F-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Panached Purple (346-5DB), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Panached Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Panached Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 23
- Hex
- #937986#957E8E in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Panached Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plum-med Purple 246-5DBΔE 5.45 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Redbluff 301-5DBΔE 5.49 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Spiny Urchin 245-5DBΔE 5.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.