Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Reserve S120-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mystical Mauve (347-5DB), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Mystical Mauve is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Mystical Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 29
- Hex
- #AD8892#AC8A98 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mystical Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jasmine Flower 301-4DBΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Purple Zinnia 246-4DBΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Plum-med Purple 246-5DBΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.