ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1638 and PPG 1037-7, ΔE 0.85 apart
Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue (1638) and PPG Witchcraft (1037-7) measure a delta-E of 0.85 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 3.2 and 3.3. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Witchcraft depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 7.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue and PPG Witchcraft are only delta-E 0.85 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue and PPG Witchcraft is delta-E 0.85.
Benjamin Moore Midnight Blue is lighter than PPG Witchcraft by 1.2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Midnight Blue | Witchcraft | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 1638 | 1037-7 |
| Hex | #494E52 | #474C50 |
| Light reflectance | 8.2 | 7.0 |
| Undertone | blue cast | blue cast |
| Chroma | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Hue angle | 250.6° | 250.5° |
| Color family | black | black |