HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Expressive Plum HGSW6271
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Tender Hearted (446-6DB), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Tender Hearted is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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 HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home 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 Tender Hearted really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 12HGTV Home is 12
- Hex
- #6F5C5F#695C62 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Tender Hearted is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deep Shadows 445-6DBΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Ripened Plum 346-6DBΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sea Grape 403-6DBΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Expressive Plum HGSW6271 matched across all 13 brands →