Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown HC-74
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Cowboy Boots (413-5DB), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Cowboy Boots is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Cowboy Boots really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 20Benjamin Moore is 17.88
- Hex
- #92775F#927254 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Cowboy Boots is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reindeer Antler 414-6DBΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Warm Praline 316-6DBΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points higher.
- Twiggy Brown 412-6DBΔE 4.04 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Valley Forge Brown HC-74 matched across all 13 brands →