Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Utah Sky 2065-40
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Ship Shape Blue (137-6DB), at ΔE 4.15 — close.
Ship Shape Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.15 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 Benjamin Moore and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Ship Shape Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.15close
- LRV
- 28Benjamin Moore is 29.36
- Hex
- #4398C1#1C94D0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Dutch Boy publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Ship Shape Blue reads slightly lighter than Utah Sky in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Ship Shape Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Luxurious 140-5DBΔE 4.85 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Morning Glory 138-6DBΔE 5.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.
- Coastal Way 236-5DBΔE 6.73 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Utah Sky 2065-40 matched across all 13 brands →