Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Plush Velvet N100-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Allium Poofs (345-5DB), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Allium Poofs is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 19Behr is 18
- Hex
- #817583#7E737D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 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 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Heathered Gray 445-5DBΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Smoldered 444-4DBΔE 5.23 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.