Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Sky MQ4-28
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Purely Purple (144-7DB), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Purely Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Purely Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 10
- Hex
- #665385#62547E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Purely Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Delightful Violet 245-7DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Aster Purple 244-7DBΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Gemmed 244-6DBΔE 5.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.