Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan 256
The closest PPG colour is Spinning Straw Gold (40YY 48/321), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Spinning Straw Gold is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Spinning Straw Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 48Benjamin Moore is 44.54
- Hex
- #D2BA7E#C9B37A in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Spinning Straw Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Honey 30YY 46/304ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points higher.
- King's Ransom Gold 30YY 42/337ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Appalachian Trail PPG1105-5ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan 256 matched across all 13 brands →