Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ripened Plum (346-6DB), at ΔE 3.27 — very close.
Ripened Plum is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.27 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 Ripened Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.27very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 11
- Hex
- #715E6A#665864 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ripened Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tender Hearted 446-6DBΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Smoky Purple 343-7DBΔE 4.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sliced Eggplant 345-6DBΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Preservation Plum PPU17-05 matched across all 13 brands →