ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2135-70 and Dutch Boy DCP-0468, ΔE 2.99 apart
Benjamin Moore Patriotic White (2135-70) and Dutch Boy Mellow Blue (DCP-0468) measure a delta-E of 2.99 apart. Patriotic White is 2.4 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.3 and 5. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Mellow Blue depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 78.6 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Patriotic White and Dutch Boy Mellow Blue are delta-E 2.99 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Patriotic White and Dutch Boy Mellow Blue is delta-E 2.99.
Benjamin Moore Patriotic White is lighter than Dutch Boy Mellow Blue by 2.4 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Patriotic White | Mellow Blue | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dutch Boy |
| Code | 2135-70 | DCP-0468 |
| Hex | #E4EDEB | #DDE8E2 |
| Light reflectance | 81.0 | 78.6 |
| Undertone | green cast | green cast |
| Chroma | 3.3 | 5.0 |
| Hue angle | 181.4° | 161.0° |
| Color family | gray | gray |