Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Alaskan Night (337-6DB), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Alaskan Night is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Alaskan Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 9Benjamin Moore is 11.97
- Hex
- #3F5869#485B6E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Alaskan Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midnight Bliss 338-6DBΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Sailing Suzy 336-6DBΔE 4.54 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tailored Blue 431-6DBΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Van Deusen Blue HC-156 matched across all 13 brands →