ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1407 and PPG 1175-7, ΔE 4.6 apart
Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus (1407) and PPG Imperial Purple (1175-7) measure a delta-E of 4.6 apart. Mauve Bauhaus is 4.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mauve Bauhaus holds more color, chroma 30.5 against 28.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Imperial Purple depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 8.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus and PPG Imperial Purple are delta-E 4.6 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus and PPG Imperial Purple is delta-E 4.6.
Benjamin Moore Mauve Bauhaus is lighter than PPG Imperial Purple by 4.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Mauve Bauhaus | Imperial Purple | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 1407 | 1175-7 |
| Hex | #5E5384 | #534A77 |
| Light reflectance | 12.8 | 8.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 30.5 | 28.5 |
| Hue angle | 301.9° | 301.1° |
| Color family | blue | blue |