Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Waterdrop CC-902
The closest PPG colour is Bright Cornflower Blue (45BB 22/347), at ΔE 3.00 — very close.
Bright Cornflower Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.00 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 Bright Cornflower Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.00very close
- LRV
- 22Benjamin Moore is 21.52
- Hex
- #537DB9#5C79B3 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Bright Cornflower Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cenote PPG17-02ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- King's Robe PPG1245-6ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Shrinking Violet PPG1162-5ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Waterdrop CC-902 matched across all 13 brands →