ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 531 and PPG 1119-6, ΔE 3.76 apart
Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine (531) and PPG Golden Grass (1119-6) measure a delta-E of 3.76 apart. Golden Grass is 3.1 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.7 and 30. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Ponderosa Pine depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 30.9 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine and PPG Golden Grass are delta-E 3.76 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine and PPG Golden Grass is delta-E 3.76.
PPG Golden Grass is lighter than Benjamin Moore Ponderosa Pine by 3.1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Ponderosa Pine | Golden Grass | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 531 | 1119-6 |
| Hex | #9C9A62 | #9EA26B |
| Light reflectance | 30.9 | 34.0 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 30.7 | 30.0 |
| Hue angle | 105.1° | 110.2° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |