Comparison

Ochre vs Amaretto Sours

Benjamin Moore 2151-30 and PPG 1106-6, ΔE 3.73 apart

Benjamin Moore Ochre 2151-30 on a wall, hex #BB9951
Ochre Benjamin Moore 2151-30
PPG Amaretto Sours 1106-6 on a wall, hex #C09856
Amaretto Sours PPG 1106-6
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 3.73Related, but your eyes will notice. These are different choices.

Benjamin Moore Ochre (2151-30) and PPG Amaretto Sours (1106-6) measure a delta-E of 3.73 apart. They sit within 0.7 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 42.3 and 40.7. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Amaretto Sours depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 33.0 rather than matching by name.

What is the difference between Benjamin Moore Ochre and PPG Amaretto Sours?

Benjamin Moore Ochre and PPG Amaretto Sours are delta-E 3.73 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.

What is the delta-E between Benjamin Moore Ochre and PPG Amaretto Sours?

The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Ochre and PPG Amaretto Sours is delta-E 3.73.

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 3.73 Ochre and Amaretto Sours
LIGHTESTOchre LRV 33.7
DARKESTAmaretto Sours LRV 33.0
SPREAD0.7LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Ochre Amaretto Sours
Brand Benjamin Moore PPG
Code 2151-30 1106-6
Hex #BB9951 #C09856
Light reflectance 33.7 33.0
Undertone yellow yellow
Chroma 42.3 40.7
Hue angle 84.6° 80.0°
Color family orange orange

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