HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Izmir Purple HGSW6825
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Violet (143-7DB), at ΔE 4.16 — close.
Violet is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.16 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 Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.16close
- LRV
- 8HGTV Home is 7
- Hex
- #514C7E#4D426E in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Violet Aurora 243-7DBΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Aster Purple 244-7DBΔE 5.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Garden Iris 242-6DBΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Izmir Purple HGSW6825 matched across all 13 brands →