Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Rain Song 580A-3
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hushed Violet (241-1DB), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Hushed Violet is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 Hushed Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 66Behr is 66
- Hex
- #CCD4E4#C5D5E9 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hushed Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silenced Blue 339-2DBΔE 3.24 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Beautyberry 141-2DBΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Wipeout 139-3DBΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.