Benjamin Moore → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yosemite Blue 2059-40
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Surf's Up! (136-6DB), at ΔE 3.46 — very close.
Surf's Up! is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 3.46 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 Surf's Up! really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.46very close
- LRV
- 26Benjamin Moore is 32.54
- Hex
- #1597B9#17A1C8 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Surf's Up! is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Perfect Puddle 136-5DBΔE 3.59 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Ship Shape Blue 137-6DBΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
- Today's Catch 135-6DBΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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