Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Verdigris 685
The closest PPG colour is Smoky Emerald (PPG1143-6), at ΔE 2.24 — very close.
Smoky Emerald is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.24 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 Smoky Emerald really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.24very close
- LRV
- 14Benjamin Moore is 17.28
- Hex
- #4C726B#55756C in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Smoky Emerald is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Evening Emerald PPG1144-6ΔE 2.64 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Christmas Ivy PPG1138-6ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- Salal Leaves PPG1137-6ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Verdigris 685 matched across all 13 brands →