Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wynwood 1231
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Java Bean (412-7DB), at ΔE 4.12 — close.
Java Bean is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 4.12 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 Java Bean really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.12close
- LRV
- 12Benjamin Moore is 13.24
- Hex
- #785B47#7C5B4E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Java Bean is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Bark 411-6DBΔE 5.21 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mystique Maroon 402-6DBΔE 5.29 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Red Mesa 408-6DBΔE 5.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wynwood 1231 matched across all 13 brands →