Benjamin Moore → PPG
PPG equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wynwood 1231
The closest PPG colour is Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Spiced Cinnamon is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Spiced Cinnamon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 12Benjamin Moore is 13.24
- Hex
- #805B48#7C5B4E in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Spiced Cinnamon reads slightly lighter than Wynwood 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 Spiced Cinnamon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bigfoot PPG1061-7ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Caramelized Walnut PPG1074-6ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Tampico Brown PPG16-23ΔE 4.28 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wynwood 1231 matched across all 13 brands →