ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2019-20 and Dutch Boy VS-9601, ΔE 11.02 apart
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget (2019-20) and Dutch Boy Happy Day (VS-9601) measure a delta-E of 11.02 apart. Happy Day is 13.3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Golden Nugget holds more color, chroma 83 against 78.1, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Golden Nugget depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 50.4 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget and Dutch Boy Happy Day are delta-E 11.02 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget and Dutch Boy Happy Day is delta-E 11.02.
Dutch Boy Happy Day is lighter than Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget by 13.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
Benjamin Moore Golden Nugget carries more color than Dutch Boy Happy Day - a higher chroma value means a more intense, less grey color.
| Golden Nugget | Happy Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dutch Boy |
| Code | 2019-20 | VS-9601 |
| Hex | #FFB700 | #FFCA2C |
| Light reflectance | 50.4 | 63.7 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 83.0 | 78.1 |
| Hue angle | 79.9° | 86.1° |
| Color family | orange | orange |