Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Lavender BIC-08
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Hushed Violet (241-1DB), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Hushed Violet is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Hushed Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 66Behr is 60
- Hex
- #CCD4E4#C7CCDB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Hushed Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heathered Moon 341-1DBΔE 2.51 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Subtle Purple 344-1DBΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Faintest Iris 242-1DBΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Lavender BIC-08 matched across all 13 brands →