Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wet Concrete 2114-40
The closest PPG colour is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Smoky Quartz is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Smoky Quartz really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 27Benjamin Moore is 27.45
- Hex
- #A18A8D#9C8989 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Smoky Quartz reads slightly lighter than Wet Concrete in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Smoky Quartz is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Violet PPG1014-5ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Heliotrope PPG1015-5ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Gothic Amethyst PPG1046-5ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wet Concrete 2114-40 matched across all 13 brands →