Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Warm Embrace 730B-5
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Plummet Plum (403-4DB), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Plummet Plum is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 Plummet Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 23
- Hex
- #9B8882#93817E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Plummet Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lab Gray 447-4DBΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Cluster Fig 402-5DBΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Weathered Plum 403-5DBΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.