Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Twilight Dusk PMD-44
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lil' Sea Urchin (243-6DB), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Lil' Sea Urchin is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Lil' Sea Urchin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 12
- Hex
- #5E627F#606079 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lil' Sea Urchin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Blueberry 342-6DBΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Velvety Indigo 341-6DBΔE 4.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Pleasing Purple 344-6DBΔE 5.25 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Twilight Dusk PMD-44 matched across all 13 brands →