Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Beautified Blue (141-5DB), at ΔE 4.29 — close.
Beautified Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.29 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 Beautified Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.29close
- LRV
- 24Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7085B8#6E8FC0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Beautified Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Jay Blue 239-5DBΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Endless Summer 139-5DBΔE 5.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Periwinks 240-5DBΔE 5.73 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Hyacinth 590B-5 matched across all 13 brands →