Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid 2072-40
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Spiny Urchin (245-5DB), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Spiny Urchin is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Spiny Urchin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 26Benjamin Moore is 25.18
- Hex
- #9984A2#957E99 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Spiny Urchin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fields of Heather 246-6DBΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Veronica Flower 244-4DBΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Jacob's Ladder 144-6DBΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wild Orchid 2072-40 matched across all 13 brands →