Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Stardust Evening MQ4-31
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Violet Daze (142-4DB), at ΔE 2.95 — very close.
Violet Daze is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.95 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 Violet Daze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.95very close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 53
- Hex
- #B7B8D3#B8BFDC in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Violet Daze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- My Serendipity 240-2DBΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Polished Purple 241-2DBΔE 3.29 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Salted Lavender 242-2DBΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Stardust Evening MQ4-31 matched across all 13 brands →