Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wool Peacoat CSP-25
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Smoldered (444-4DB), at ΔE 3.29 — very close.
Smoldered is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.29 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 Smoldered really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.29very close
- LRV
- 20Benjamin Moore is 23.17
- Hex
- #7F7A7D#848181 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Smoldered is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Relaxed Gray 437-4DBΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Refined Gray 435-5DBΔE 4.33 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Promising Gray 439-4DBΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wool Peacoat CSP-25 matched across all 13 brands →