ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1465 and PPG 1002-3, ΔE 0.66 apart
Benjamin Moore Nimbus (1465) and PPG Cool Slate (1002-3) measure a delta-E of 0.66 apart. Cool Slate is 2.6 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 4.4 and 4. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Nimbus depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 59.4 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Nimbus and PPG Cool Slate are only delta-E 0.66 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Nimbus and PPG Cool Slate is delta-E 0.66.
PPG Cool Slate is lighter than Benjamin Moore Nimbus by 2.6 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Nimbus | Cool Slate | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 1465 | 1002-3 |
| Hex | #CFCCC4 | #D0CCC5 |
| Light reflectance | 59.4 | 62.0 |
| Undertone | yellow cast | yellow cast |
| Chroma | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Hue angle | 95.0° | 87.8° |
| Color family | gray | gray |