Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue 793
The closest PPG colour is Afternoon Siesta Blue (30BG 64/126), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Afternoon Siesta Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Afternoon Siesta Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 64Benjamin Moore is 66.2
- Hex
- #B7D7E0#B9D9E7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Afternoon Siesta Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flemish Blue PPG1238-3ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Ariel PPG1237-3ΔE 2.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Harborside Sky 30BG 72/120ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue 793 matched across all 13 brands →