Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vintage Claret 1364
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Artesian Plum (201-6DB), at ΔE 3.93 — close.
Artesian Plum is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.93 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 Artesian Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.93close
- LRV
- 14Benjamin Moore is 14.23
- Hex
- #A05169#924E6A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Dutch Boy publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Artesian Plum reads slightly lighter than Vintage Claret in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Artesian Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Harmony Red 202-6DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Baked Apples 301-6DBΔE 4.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Plum Royale 201-7DBΔE 5.00 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vintage Claret 1364 matched across all 13 brands →