Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Roses 353
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Rachel's Smile (118-4DB), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Rachel's Smile is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 Rachel's Smile really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 78Benjamin Moore is 73.53
- Hex
- #F7E594#F6E485 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Rachel's Smile is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cheerful Yellow 119-4DBΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Sunstone 119-3DBΔE 3.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Knotty Green 121-4DBΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Roses 353 matched across all 13 brands →