Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Venetian Marble 2114-70
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Chalky Purple (345-1DB), at ΔE 2.55 — very close.
Chalky Purple is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.55 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 Chalky Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.55very close
- LRV
- 76Benjamin Moore is 79.36
- Hex
- #E4E0E2#ECE7E5 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Chalky Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonnet 103-1DBΔE 3.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Sarah Rae 142-1DBΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Softened Lilac 346-1DBΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Venetian Marble 2114-70 matched across all 13 brands →