Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Vintage Velvet PPU15-18
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tranquility (241-6DB), at ΔE 3.45 — very close.
Tranquility is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.45 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 Tranquility really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.45very close
- LRV
- 9Behr is 8
- Hex
- #4D5575#485169 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 Tranquility is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skafi Isle 239-7DBΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Inky Blue 241-7DBΔE 4.87 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Midnight Bliss 338-6DBΔE 5.49 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Velvet PPU15-18 matched across all 13 brands →