Dutch Boy Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180

Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy

Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wenge AF-180

The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blackened Walnut (403-7DB), at ΔE 5.25 — noticeably different.

WengeBenjamin Moore · AF-180
Blackened WalnutDutch Boy · 403-7DB

Dutch Boy does not make this colour. Blackened Walnut is the closest option at ΔE 5.25, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Dutch Boy custom-tint to the Benjamin Moore formula instead of substituting.

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 Blackened Walnut really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
5.25noticeably different
LRV
5Benjamin Moore is 4.79
Hex
#4D3C3C#3C2D2B in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.

Other Dutch Boy options

Worth knowing if Blackened Walnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Parkwood 404-7DBΔE 5.79 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
  • Old Burgundy 408-7DBΔE 5.92 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
  • Ground Coffee 406-7DBΔE 6.53 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.

Matches in every other brand

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