Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wishing Well 1389
The closest PPG colour is Purple Essence (PPG1176-4), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Purple Essence is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Purple Essence really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 47Benjamin Moore is 51.35
- Hex
- #C2B1C8#CBB7D0 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Purple Essence is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Quaint Purple Rose 30RB 53/117ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Lavish Lavender PPG1177-4ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points lower.
- Soft Amethyst PPG1178-4ΔE 2.83 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wishing Well 1389 matched across all 13 brands →