ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 990 and PPG 1023-3, ΔE 1.4 apart
Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe (990) and PPG Ashen (1023-3) measure a delta-E of 1.4 apart. They sit within 1.3 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 9 and 7.9. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Hampshire Taupe depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 50.7 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe and PPG Ashen are delta-E 1.4 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe and PPG Ashen is delta-E 1.4.
PPG Ashen is lighter than Benjamin Moore Hampshire Taupe by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Hampshire Taupe | Ashen | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 990 | 1023-3 |
| Hex | #CABDAF | #C9BFB2 |
| Light reflectance | 50.7 | 52.0 |
| Undertone | yellow undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Hue angle | 75.7° | 80.7° |
| Color family | tan | tan |