Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Poppied Red (106-7DB), at ΔE 3.01 — very close.
Poppied Red is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.01 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 Poppied Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.01very close
- LRV
- 14Benjamin Moore is 16.4
- Hex
- #BA3B3D#C53D46 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Poppied Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Luscious Scarlet 105-7DBΔE 3.41 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Red Rainboot 205-6DBΔE 6.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Lantern Red 206-7DBΔE 6.36 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Watermelon Red 2087-20 matched across all 13 brands →