Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Warm Brownie 2101-30
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Red Mesa (408-6DB), at ΔE 2.90 — very close.
Red Mesa is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.90 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 Red Mesa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.90very close
- LRV
- 11Benjamin Moore is 12.84
- Hex
- #7E534E#7E554A in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Red Mesa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- County Road 407-6DBΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Strattford 304-6DBΔE 4.96 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Mystique Maroon 402-6DBΔE 5.56 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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