HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Purple Peonies HGSW1403
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Neptune's Folly (240-4DB), at ΔE 3.45 — very close.
Neptune's Folly is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.45 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 Neptune's Folly really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.45very close
- LRV
- 35HGTV Home is 32
- Hex
- #90A1C5#8B98C4 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Neptune's Folly is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Dreams 142-5DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Purplelicious 241-4DBΔE 5.44 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wisteria Blossom 241-3DBΔE 6.19 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Purple Peonies HGSW1403 matched across all 13 brands →