Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Shy Violet 680F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ripened Plum (346-6DB), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Ripened Plum is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Ripened Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 13Behr is 14
- Hex
- #715E6A#756370 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ripened Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tender Hearted 446-6DBΔE 5.39 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Violaceous 344-5DBΔE 6.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Roasted Eggplant 401-6DBΔE 6.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.