Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wizard CC-966
The closest PPG colour is Egyptian Violet (PPG1168-7), at ΔE 2.28 — very close.
Egyptian Violet is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.28 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 Egyptian Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.28very close
- LRV
- 7Benjamin Moore is 8.44
- Hex
- #3D496D#40466D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Egyptian Violet reads slightly lighter than Wizard 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 Egyptian Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Royal Hyacinth PPG1169-7ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Daring Indigo PPG1166-7ΔE 3.55 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Roman Violet PPG1170-7ΔE 4.43 · 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 Wizard CC-966 matched across all 13 brands →