Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Birthday Wishes (145-3DB), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Birthday Wishes is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Birthday Wishes really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 46Behr is 45
- Hex
- #C7ABCB#C1ABD4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Birthday Wishes is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Kiss 143-4DBΔE 3.84 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Simply Divine 144-5DBΔE 5.64 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Purplesaurus 143-5DBΔE 5.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Gladiola MQ4-59 matched across all 13 brands →