ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2031-60 and PPG 1221-3, ΔE 3.85 apart
Benjamin Moore Neon Celery (2031-60) and PPG Mellow Mint (1221-3) measure a delta-E of 3.85 apart. Neon Celery is 3.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Mellow Mint holds more color, chroma 25.4 against 22.5, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Mellow Mint depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 77.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Neon Celery and PPG Mellow Mint are delta-E 3.85 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Neon Celery and PPG Mellow Mint is delta-E 3.85.
Benjamin Moore Neon Celery is lighter than PPG Mellow Mint by 3.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Neon Celery | Mellow Mint | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 2031-60 | 1221-3 |
| Hex | #E1F3C9 | #DDEDBD |
| Light reflectance | 80.9 | 77.0 |
| Undertone | yellow-green | yellow-green |
| Chroma | 22.5 | 25.4 |
| Hue angle | 125.7° | 121.9° |
| Color family | green | green |