Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Warmed Cognac AF-235
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Backroads Clay (310-7DB), at ΔE 1.95 — near-exact.
Backroads Clay is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.95 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Backroads Clay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.95near-exact
- LRV
- 14Benjamin Moore is 15.06
- Hex
- #97573B#965A3A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Backroads Clay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cidered Drink 309-7DBΔE 3.86 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Deep Rooted 311-7DBΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Mulled Cider 313-6DBΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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