Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore White Marigold 2149-60
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Pithed Lemon (122-1DB), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Pithed Lemon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Pithed Lemon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 83Benjamin Moore is 77.4
- Hex
- #F2ECD0#EDE8CF in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Pithed Lemon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zested Lemon 121-1DBΔE 1.52 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Sun Hat 220-1DBΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points higher.
- Pancake Batter 321-1DBΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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