Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Dusky Heather (345-3DB), at ΔE 2.47 — very close.
Dusky Heather is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.47 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 Dusky Heather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.47very close
- LRV
- 47Behr is 45
- Hex
- #BEB3BE#B7B0BF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Dusky Heather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Healing Lilac 343-3DBΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Thistled 245-3DBΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Voila! 245-4DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Virtuous Violet BIC-07 matched across all 13 brands →