Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Lantern Red (206-7DB), at ΔE 4.30 — close.
Lantern Red is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.30 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 Lantern Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.30close
- LRV
- 14Benjamin Moore is 15.26
- Hex
- #B84033#CF312B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Lantern Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Luscious Scarlet 105-7DBΔE 4.93 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Poppied Red 106-7DBΔE 5.99 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Gingham Pink 106-6DBΔE 6.13 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vermilion 2002-10 matched across all 13 brands →