Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vigorous Violet PPU16-02
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Purely Purple (144-7DB), at ΔE 2.10 — very close.
Purely Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.10 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 Purely Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.10very close
- LRV
- 11Behr is 11
- Hex
- #665385#645681 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Purely Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Delightful Violet 245-7DBΔE 4.24 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Gemmed 244-6DBΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Aster Purple 244-7DBΔE 5.28 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vigorous Violet PPU16-02 matched across all 13 brands →