Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Prince P550-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Passion Purple (142-7DB), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Passion Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.85 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 Passion Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4F598D#515386 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 Passion Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Violet 143-7DBΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Rich Indigo 141-7DBΔE 4.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tranquility 241-6DBΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Prince P550-7 matched across all 13 brands →