Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sophisticated Lilac M110-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Fields of Heather (246-6DB), at ΔE 3.53 — close.
Fields of Heather is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.53 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 Fields of Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.53close
- LRV
- 21Behr is 19
- Hex
- #947491#956C87 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 Fields of Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Beech 347-6DBΔE 4.53 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pom Pom Purple 245-6DBΔE 5.55 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Elegant Orchid 145-6DBΔE 6.04 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sophisticated Lilac M110-6 matched across all 13 brands →