Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Blanket S-H-640
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Jellied (342-7DB), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Jellied is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Jellied really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #464358#4A455D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Jellied is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pleasing Purple 344-6DBΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Constellations 242-7DBΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Piccolo 345-7DBΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
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