ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 791 and PPG 1242-6, ΔE 2.98 apart
Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue (791) and PPG Planetarium (1242-6) measure a delta-E of 2.98 apart. Planetarium is 3 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.9 and 39.3. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Paddington Blue depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 13.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue and PPG Planetarium are delta-E 2.98 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue and PPG Planetarium is delta-E 2.98.
PPG Planetarium is lighter than Benjamin Moore Paddington Blue by 3 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Paddington Blue | Planetarium | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 791 | 1242-6 |
| Hex | #1369A7 | #1C70AD |
| Light reflectance | 13.0 | 16.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 39.9 | 39.3 |
| Hue angle | 269.1° | 267.2° |
| Color family | blue | blue |