Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Purple Veil 630E-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Calmed Purple (343-2DB), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Calmed Purple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Calmed Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 63Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D0D0D9#D3D5E0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Calmed Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Subtle Purple 344-1DBΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Lavender Water 142-2DBΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Iced Amethyst 244-1DBΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.