Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Victorian Iris 650F-6
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Violaceous (344-5DB), at ΔE 2.73 — very close.
Violaceous is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.73 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 Violaceous really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.73very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 14
- Hex
- #716B80#6D657E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Violaceous is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gemmed 244-6DBΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Lil' Sea Urchin 243-6DBΔE 5.48 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sweet Pansies 244-5DBΔE 5.66 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Victorian Iris 650F-6 matched across all 13 brands →