Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Purple Zinnia (246-4DB), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Purple Zinnia is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Purple Zinnia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 33Benjamin Moore is 34.72
- Hex
- #B890A6#BD90AE in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Purple Zinnia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Glitzy Glam 145-4DBΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Contemporary Mauve 201-4DBΔE 5.68 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Plum-med Purple 246-5DBΔE 5.78 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Victorian Purple 1370 matched across all 13 brands →