ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore HC-82 and Dutch Boy DCP-0323, ΔE 3.1 apart
Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray (HC-82) and Dutch Boy Star of Gold (DCP-0323) measure a delta-E of 3.1 apart. Star of Gold is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Star of Gold holds more color, chroma 17.7 against 15.4, so it grays out less in dim light. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Bennington Gray depth in Dutch Boy's line, start from its LRV of 46.7 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray and Dutch Boy Star of Gold are delta-E 3.1 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray and Dutch Boy Star of Gold is delta-E 3.1.
Dutch Boy Star of Gold is lighter than Benjamin Moore Bennington Gray by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Bennington Gray | Star of Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Dutch Boy |
| Code | HC-82 | DCP-0323 |
| Hex | #C2B59A | #C5BA9A |
| Light reflectance | 46.7 | 49.3 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 15.4 | 17.7 |
| Hue angle | 89.2° | 94.2° |
| Color family | tan | tan |