Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Potentially Purple 640A-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sleepy Purple (144-3DB), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Sleepy Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Sleepy Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 64
- Hex
- #D8CADF#D5CDE3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Divine Lilac 144-2DBΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Lovely Lauren 144-4DBΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Candied Purple 143-3DBΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Potentially Purple 640A-3 matched across all 13 brands →