Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blue Wood Aster (243-1DB), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Blue Wood Aster is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Blue Wood Aster really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 72Behr is 75
- Hex
- #D8DDE6#DBE1EF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Blue Wood Aster is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beautyberry 141-2DBΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Chalky Violet 141-1DBΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Iced Amethyst 244-1DBΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1 matched across all 13 brands →