Dutch Boy Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152

Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy

Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152

The closest Dutch Boy colour is Moonlit Blue (337-4DB), at ΔE 3.85 — close.

Whipple BlueBenjamin Moore · HC-152
Moonlit BlueDutch Boy · 337-4DB

Moonlit Blue is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.85 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 Moonlit Blue really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
3.85close
LRV
33Benjamin Moore is 32.37
Hex
#869FAC#769EB0 in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.

Other Dutch Boy options

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

  • Superhero 237-6DBΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
  • Neptune's Rings 431-3DBΔE 4.88 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
  • Seabrook 338-4DBΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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