Same name, different colors
French Lilac: 2 paint colors share this name.
Benjamin Moore and PPG each sell a color called French Lilac. 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 MooreFrench Lilac1403 · #C7C3D9LRV56LightnessLightUndertoneCoolView Benjamin Moore 1403
PPGFrench LilacPPG1246-4 · #ADBAE3LRV51LightnessLightUndertoneCoolView PPG PPG1246-4
What actually differs
Computed from measured values, not marketing descriptions.
1403 is 5 points lighter than PPG1246-4.
French Lilac · 2 brands
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