Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watertown 818
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Beautified Blue (141-5DB), at ΔE 4.72 — close.
Beautified Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.72 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 Beautified Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.72close
- LRV
- 24Benjamin Moore is 22.6
- Hex
- #7085B8#5B7EB7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Beautified Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Endless Summer 139-5DBΔE 4.92 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Sapphire Waters 139-6DBΔE 6.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.6 points lower.
- Lustrous Blue 339-5DBΔE 6.66 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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