Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Suede Leather 740B-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Plum Punch (402-4DB), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Plum Punch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Plum Punch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A38E89#A5938E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Plum Punch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rustic Greige 404-4DBΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Plummet Plum 403-4DBΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Silvered Purple 446-4DBΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
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