Dutch Boy Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50

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Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Squash 2161-50

The closest Dutch Boy colour is Melodious Ivory (313-2DB), at ΔE 0.77 — indistinguishable.

Yellow SquashBenjamin Moore · 2161-50
Melodious IvoryDutch Boy · 313-2DB

Melodious Ivory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.77 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.

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 Melodious Ivory really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
0.77indistinguishable
LRV
62Benjamin Moore is 60.24
Hex
#E4CAAD#E3C9AA in Benjamin Moore

Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.

Other Dutch Boy options

Worth knowing if Melodious Ivory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Early Light 314-2DBΔE 2.04 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
  • Rubberband Tan 318-3DBΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
  • Oyster Mushroom 216-1DBΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.

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