Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waynesboro Taupe 1544
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Dusky Gray (439-3DB), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Dusky Gray is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Dusky Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 32Benjamin Moore is 33.45
- Hex
- #A0998F#A59A8D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Dusky Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Stone 406-4DBΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Breakwall 405-3DBΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Poised Neutral 440-4DBΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Waynesboro Taupe 1544 matched across all 13 brands →