Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vintage Ribbon S540-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Purplelicious (241-4DB), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Purplelicious is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Purplelicious really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 31Behr is 32
- Hex
- #8C97B0#9097B4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Purplelicious is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Come Catch Me 243-4DBΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Dressed Damsel 242-3DBΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Purple Dreams 142-5DBΔE 4.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Ribbon S540-4 matched across all 13 brands →