ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore 1420 and PPG 1166-5, ΔE 6.28 apart
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet (1420) and PPG Kimono (1166-5) measure a delta-E of 6.28 apart. Softened Violet is 1.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 26.9 and 28.3. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Kimono depth in Benjamin Moore's line, start from its LRV of 25.0 rather than matching by name.
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet and PPG Kimono are delta-E 6.28 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Softened Violet and PPG Kimono is delta-E 6.28.
Benjamin Moore Softened Violet is lighter than PPG Kimono by 1.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Softened Violet | Kimono | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | PPG |
| Code | 1420 | 1166-5 |
| Hex | #8085B4 | #6D86B6 |
| Light reflectance | 26.8 | 25.0 |
| Undertone | blue | blue |
| Chroma | 26.9 | 28.3 |
| Hue angle | 289.7° | 277.1° |
| Color family | blue | blue |