Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue 462
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Espalier (423-6DB), at ΔE 4.12 — close.
Espalier is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.12 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 Espalier really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.12close
- LRV
- 11Benjamin Moore is 11.85
- Hex
- #5D5C4D#565D4F in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Dutch Boy publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Espalier reads slightly lighter than Vintage Vogue 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 Espalier is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antiquated Olive 424-6DBΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Tuscan Olive 324-7DBΔE 5.26 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Preserved Moss 327-6DBΔE 5.70 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue 462 matched across all 13 brands →