Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden 1531
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Greywood (423-3DB), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Greywood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.50 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 Greywood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 38Benjamin Moore is 35.15
- Hex
- #ABA793#A8A189 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Greywood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Sage 323-4DBΔE 3.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Principle Greige 420-3DBΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Shale Ridge 421-3DBΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Victorian Garden 1531 matched across all 13 brands →