Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Panached Purple (346-5DB), at ΔE 3.45 — very close.
Panached Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.45 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 Panached Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.45very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 20
- Hex
- #937986#8B7880 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Panached Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Allium Poofs 345-5DBΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Rosey Quartz 401-5DBΔE 4.27 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cluster Fig 402-5DBΔE 5.37 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Rubiate BNC-20 matched across all 13 brands →