Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Alen Green HC-120
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Nurseried Green (229-1DB), at ΔE 2.87 — very close.
Nurseried Green is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.87 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 Nurseried Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.87very close
- LRV
- 74Benjamin Moore is 64.32
- Hex
- #D7E3CA#CAD7C0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.7 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Nurseried Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Countryside 328-2DBΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.3 points lower.
- Springy Green 228-2DBΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Zippy Green 228-1DBΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Van Alen Green HC-120 matched across all 13 brands →