Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues 756
The closest PPG colour is Caribbean Splash (PPG1150-7), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Caribbean Splash is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Benjamin Moore and PPG
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to PPG 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 Caribbean Splash really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 12Benjamin Moore is 13.81
- Hex
- #00697C#226977 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Caribbean Splash is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caribbean Holiday PPG13-28ΔE 2.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Jamaican Dream PPG1151-7ΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Tahitian Treat PPG1147-7ΔE 5.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Varsity Blues 756 matched across all 13 brands →