Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Blackened Kettle (439-7DB), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Blackened Kettle is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Blackened Kettle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 7Benjamin Moore is 9.06
- Hex
- #4F4842#564E48 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Blackened Kettle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orchid Black 443-7DBΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Charred 440-7DBΔE 2.54 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Deeply Rooted 421-7DBΔE 4.27 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Willow CC-542 matched across all 13 brands →