Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sugar Beet M130-7
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Plum Royale (201-7DB), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Plum Royale is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 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 Royale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 9Behr is 9
- Hex
- #854158#834253 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Plum Royale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baked Apples 301-6DBΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Mulberry Tree 202-7DBΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Conspicuous Fuchsia 247-7DBΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.