Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30
The closest PPG colour is Chestnut (PPG15-23), at ΔE 2.49 — very close.
Chestnut is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.49 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 Chestnut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.49very close
- LRV
- 9Benjamin Moore is 10.69
- Hex
- #624E45#68554D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Chestnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caramelized Walnut PPG1074-6ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Chocolate Pretzel PPG1017-7ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Ground Coffee PPG1076-7ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30 matched across all 13 brands →