Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Sweet Romance P100-2
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sleepy Purple (144-3DB), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Sleepy Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Sleepy Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 67
- Hex
- #D8CADF#E3CFE5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sleepy Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pixie 146-2DBΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Glimmerish 145-2DBΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Candytuft 246-2DBΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Romance P100-2 matched across all 13 brands →