Magnolia Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of Magnolia Home Elemental JG-129
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Pelican Beak (406-5DB), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Pelican Beak is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.49 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 Pelican Beak really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 20Magnolia Home is 17.66
- Hex
- #8B776A#847165 in Magnolia Home
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Pelican Beak is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Monks Robe 405-5DBΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Tanned Hyde 416-6DBΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Twiggy Brown 412-6DBΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Elemental JG-129 matched across all 13 brands →