ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 2068-30 and PPG 1247-7, ΔE 4.5 apart
Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue (2068-30) and PPG Eggplant (1247-7) measure a delta-E of 4.5 apart. Scandinavian Blue is 1.7 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Scandinavian Blue holds more color, chroma 38.5 against 36.2, so it grays out less in dim light. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Eggplant depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 10.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue and PPG Eggplant are delta-E 4.5 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue and PPG Eggplant is delta-E 4.5.
Benjamin Moore Scandinavian Blue is lighter than PPG Eggplant by 1.7 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Scandinavian Blue | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 2068-30 | 1247-7 |
| Hex | #4E4E8C | #5A4E88 |
| Light reflectance | 11.7 | 10.0 |
| Undertone | violet | violet |
| Chroma | 38.5 | 36.2 |
| Hue angle | 296.1° | 301.9° |
| Color family | blue | blue |