Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428
The closest PPG colour is Black Amethyst (30RB 07/071), at ΔE 2.81 — very close.
Black Amethyst is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.81 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 Black Amethyst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.81very close
- LRV
- 7Benjamin Moore is 9.82
- Hex
- #4B4551#504C5B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Black Amethyst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Parlor PPG13-17ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Black Tulip 30RB 07/107ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Blackberry PPG1172-7ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Violet 1428 matched across all 13 brands →