Magnolia Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Magnolia Home 1905 Green JG-151
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Mertie Kay (425-7DB), at ΔE 2.86 — very close.
Mertie Kay is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.86 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 Magnolia Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing Magnolia Home 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 Mertie Kay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.86very close
- LRV
- 7Magnolia Home is 9
- Hex
- #455049#4D5752 in Magnolia Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Mertie Kay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Minnesota Pines 328-7DBΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Shaded Forest 427-7DBΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Sprucey 429-6DBΔE 5.08 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home 1905 Green JG-151 matched across all 13 brands →