Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr River Tour PPU15-08
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Illusionary (340-5DB), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Illusionary is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Illusionary really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 26
- Hex
- #808B9E#848B99 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Illusionary is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Wisteria 341-5DBΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Dusked Purple 343-5DBΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Purpled Gray 341-4DBΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.