Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Violet Fields 650B-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Simply Divine (144-5DB), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Simply Divine is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Simply Divine really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 37Behr is 41
- Hex
- #AE9FBC#B8A4C8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Simply Divine is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Birthday Wishes 145-3DBΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Purple Kiss 143-4DBΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Purplesaurus 143-5DBΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Fields 650B-4 matched across all 13 brands →