ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2138-70 and PPG 1135-1, ΔE 0.52 apart
Benjamin Moore Gray Lake (2138-70) and PPG Poetic License (1135-1) measure a delta-E of 0.52 apart. They sit within 1.2 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 3.4 and 3.9. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Gray Lake depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 78.8 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Gray Lake and PPG Poetic License are only delta-E 0.52 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Gray Lake and PPG Poetic License is delta-E 0.52.
PPG Poetic License is lighter than Benjamin Moore Gray Lake by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Gray Lake | Poetic License | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 2138-70 | 1135-1 |
| Hex | #E4E8E2 | #E4E8E1 |
| Light reflectance | 78.8 | 80.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green cast | yellow-green cast |
| Chroma | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Hue angle | 134.6° | 131.5° |
| Color family | gray | gray |