ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 806 and PPG 1151-2, ΔE 2.14 apart
Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air (806) and PPG Embellishment (1151-2) measure a delta-E of 2.14 apart. Embellishment is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8 and 6.9. The undertones part company: Breath of Fresh Air reads as a blue undertone at hue angle 230.7 degrees, Embellishment as a cool teal-gray at 216.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Breath of Fresh Air depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 69.1 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air and PPG Embellishment are delta-E 2.14 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air and PPG Embellishment is delta-E 2.14.
PPG Embellishment is lighter than Benjamin Moore Breath of Fresh Air by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Breath of Fresh Air | Embellishment | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 806 | 1151-2 |
| Hex | #C9DDE5 | #CBDEE2 |
| Light reflectance | 69.1 | 71.0 |
| Undertone | blue undertone | cool teal-gray |
| Chroma | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Hue angle | 230.7° | 216.8° |
| Color family | teal | gray |