Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Surf 620C-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Salted Lavender (242-2DB), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Salted Lavender is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Salted Lavender really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 50Behr is 48
- Hex
- #B3BBCF#B3B8CF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Salted Lavender is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Polished Purple 241-2DBΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Violet Daze 142-4DBΔE 2.53 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Wintered Morn 342-3DBΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.