Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Mauve 690F-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Silvered Purple (446-4DB), at ΔE 3.78 — close.
Silvered Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.78 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 Silvered Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.78close
- LRV
- 29Behr is 26
- Hex
- #9F8E90#9A8891 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Silvered Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pouty Purple 345-4DBΔE 4.06 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Castle Wood 445-4DBΔE 4.59 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Tea Slipper 401-4DBΔE 5.47 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.