Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Sanded Grout (412-4DB), at ΔE 2.52 — very close.
Sanded Grout is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.52 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 Sanded Grout really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.52very close
- LRV
- 39Benjamin Moore is 35.67
- Hex
- #BCA493#B49C8D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Sanded Grout is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Timber 411-4DBΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Oarsman 412-5DBΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.7 points lower.
- Fossilwood 404-3DBΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012 matched across all 13 brands →