Same name, different colors
Elemental: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and PPG each sell a color called Elemental. They are close in name only. Here is how they actually differ.
Side by side
Set next to each other, the differences in value and undertone show up immediately.
Benjamin MooreElementalAF-400 · #B1AC8DLRV40LightnessMediumUndertoneWarmView Benjamin Moore AF-400
PPGElementalPPG1011-2 · #D0D3D3LRV66LightnessLightUndertoneCoolView PPG PPG1011-2
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
AF-400 is 26 points darker and warmer than PPG1011-2.
Elemental · 2 brands
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