Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Potion S100-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Magical Purple (344-4DB), at ΔE 3.15 — very close.
Magical Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.15 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 Magical Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.15very close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 20
- Hex
- #7E778E#84758C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Magical Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Pansies 244-5DBΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Allium Poofs 345-5DBΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Jacob's Ladder 144-6DBΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Potion S100-5 matched across all 13 brands →