Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Orchid 620F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Velvety Indigo (341-6DB), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Velvety Indigo is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Velvety Indigo really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 14Behr is 13
- Hex
- #65697C#626375 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Velvety Indigo is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Blueberry 342-6DBΔE 3.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Lil' Sea Urchin 243-6DBΔE 4.21 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Intuition Iris 340-6DBΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Orchid 620F-6 matched across all 13 brands →