Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore White River 1499
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Washed Cotton (014W), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Washed Cotton is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Washed Cotton really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 76Benjamin Moore is 73.69
- Hex
- #E8E2D2#E3E2D5 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Washed Cotton is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classical Ivory 013WΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.
- Worn Pages 016WΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Moon Pie 406-1DBΔE 2.60 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore White River 1499 matched across all 13 brands →