Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Queen's Violet S110-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Shadowed Rose (346-3DB), at ΔE 2.43 — very close.
Shadowed Rose is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.43 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 Shadowed Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.43very close
- LRV
- 54Behr is 52
- Hex
- #CCBECA#CDB9C4 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 Shadowed Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mauv-elous 347-3DBΔE 2.95 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Coco Plum 301-2DBΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Thistled 245-3DBΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Queen's Violet S110-3 matched across all 13 brands →