Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Queen's Tart T12-16
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mauv-elous (347-3DB), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Mauv-elous is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Mauv-elous really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 51Behr is 54
- Hex
- #D2B6BE#D3BCC5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mauv-elous is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coco Plum 301-2DBΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Magnolia Bloom 201-2DBΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Shadowed Rose 346-3DBΔE 3.41 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.