Behr → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Behr Wisteria Blue M550-4
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Violet Daze (142-4DB), at ΔE 3.61 — close.
Violet Daze is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.61 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 Violet Daze really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.61close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 42
- Hex
- #B7B8D3#AAABC8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Violet Daze is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spring Tulip 243-3DBΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Dressed Damsel 242-3DBΔE 4.43 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Purple Kiss 143-4DBΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wisteria Blue M550-4 matched across all 13 brands →