Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Vienna Green 538
The closest PPG colour is Sparrow Song (PPG11-13), at ΔE 2.96 — very close.
Sparrow Song is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.96 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 Sparrow Song really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.96very close
- LRV
- 41Benjamin Moore is 40.26
- Hex
- #ACB17E#A6B376 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Sparrow Song is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Sprout 10GY 44/276ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Fancy Flirt PPG1119-5ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Always Apple PPG1118-5ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Vienna Green 538 matched across all 13 brands →