Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Purplesaurus (143-5DB), at ΔE 5.53 — noticeably different.
Dutch Boy does not make this colour. Purplesaurus is the closest option at ΔE 5.53, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dutch Boy custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Purplesaurus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.53noticeably different
- LRV
- 36Behr is 38
- Hex
- #A89CC5#A0A3D2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Purplesaurus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Neptune's Folly 240-4DBΔE 5.56 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Purple Dreams 142-5DBΔE 5.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Lite Periwinkle 141-4DBΔE 5.93 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4 matched across all 13 brands →