Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Violet Shadow 620F-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Illusionary (340-5DB), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Illusionary 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 Illusionary really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 28
- Hex
- #808B9E#8B91A2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Illusionary is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Provence 343-4DBΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Purpled Gray 341-4DBΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Purplelicious 241-4DBΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Shadow 620F-4 matched across all 13 brands →