Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Silhouette 650D-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sweet Pansies (244-5DB), at ΔE 3.15 — very close.
Sweet Pansies 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 Sweet Pansies really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.15very close
- LRV
- 19Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7B738F#776D90 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sweet Pansies is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gemmed 244-6DBΔE 4.60 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Violaceous 344-5DBΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pom Pom Purple 245-6DBΔE 5.42 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Silhouette 650D-6 matched across all 13 brands →