Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Purple Dreams (142-5DB), at ΔE 2.75 — very close.
Purple Dreams is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.75 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 Dreams really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.75very close
- LRV
- 30Benjamin Moore is 29.35
- Hex
- #9091BB#8E8FB0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Purple Dreams is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Come Catch Me 243-4DBΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Purplelicious 241-4DBΔE 5.84 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Provence 343-4DBΔE 5.91 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Violet Stone 2069-40 matched across all 13 brands →