ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2042-20 and PPG 1228-7, ΔE 2.02 apart
Benjamin Moore Reef Green (2042-20) and PPG Ivy League (1228-7) measure a delta-E of 2.02 apart. Reef Green is 2 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 39.5 and 38.8. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Ivy League depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 14.0 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Reef Green and PPG Ivy League are delta-E 2.02 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Reef Green and PPG Ivy League is delta-E 2.02.
Benjamin Moore Reef Green is lighter than PPG Ivy League by 2 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Reef Green | Ivy League | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 2042-20 | 1228-7 |
| Hex | #007E5D | #007958 |
| Light reflectance | 16.0 | 14.0 |
| Undertone | green | green |
| Chroma | 39.5 | 38.8 |
| Hue angle | 165.8° | 164.9° |
| Color family | teal | teal |