Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Prime Purple T15-13
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Gemmed (244-6DB), at ΔE 5.51 — noticeably different.
Dutch Boy does not make this colour. Gemmed is the closest option at ΔE 5.51, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dutch Boy custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Gemmed really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.51noticeably different
- LRV
- 13Behr is 14
- Hex
- #6C6183#656293 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Gemmed is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Passion Purple 142-7DBΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Lil' Sea Urchin 243-6DBΔE 6.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Purely Purple 144-7DBΔE 6.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.