ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1184 and PPG 1201-1, ΔE 0.92 apart
Benjamin Moore Pensacola Pink (1184) and PPG Uptown Taupe (1201-1) measure a delta-E of 0.92 apart. Uptown Taupe is 1.9 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 8.3 and 8.2. The undertones part company: Pensacola Pink reads as a orange undertone at hue angle 67.8 degrees, Uptown Taupe as a yellow undertone at 74.1. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Pensacola Pink depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 77.1 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Benjamin Moore Pensacola Pink and PPG Uptown Taupe are only delta-E 0.92 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Pensacola Pink and PPG Uptown Taupe is delta-E 0.92.
PPG Uptown Taupe is lighter than Benjamin Moore Pensacola Pink by 1.9 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Pensacola Pink | Uptown Taupe | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 1184 | 1201-1 |
| Hex | #F2E3D7 | #F1E4D7 |
| Light reflectance | 77.1 | 79.0 |
| Undertone | orange undertone | yellow undertone |
| Chroma | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| Hue angle | 67.8° | 74.1° |
| Color family | tan | tan |