Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Deeply Brown (406-6DB), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Deeply Brown is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Deeply Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 10Benjamin Moore is 10.69
- Hex
- #66564C#68554D in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Deeply Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heritage Brown 411-7DBΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Ashen 447-6DBΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Nesting Brown 417-7DBΔE 5.31 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30 matched across all 13 brands →