Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Weathered Oak 1050
The closest PPG colour is Ground Nutmeg (10YY 16/217), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Ground Nutmeg is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Ground Nutmeg really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 16Benjamin Moore is 15.11
- Hex
- #866D4D#856846 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Ground Nutmeg is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seasoned Acorn PPG1096-7ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Shaker Peg PPG1095-7ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Slippery Stone PPG1080-7ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Weathered Oak 1050 matched across all 13 brands →