Collingwood → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Collingwood (OC-28), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Collingwood
If you love Benjamin Moore Collingwood but need a PPG alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers PPG, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Collingwood (OC-28) is a light greige with warm purple-greige undertones. A light greige with subtle purple-mauve undertones. More purple than Revere Pewter, more gray than Pale Oak. A sophisticated neutral. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 62.94) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Collingwood and every PPG color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The good news: there is a strong PPG match for Collingwood. Whiskers (PPG1025-3) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Whiskers is the closest PPG option at LRV 62. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Collingwood
Whiskers is the closest PPG option at LRV 62. Very close match.
| Collingwood | Whiskers | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 62.94 | 62 |
| Hex | #D6D0C7 | #D4CEC3 |
| Undertone | Warm Purple-Greige | Warm Light Greige |
| Family | Greige | Greige |
Undertone Comparison
Collingwood has warm purple-greige undertones. A light greige with subtle purple-mauve undertones. More purple than Revere Pewter, more gray than Pale Oak. A sophisticated neutral.
Whiskers has warm light greige undertones. A light, warm greige with a soft, approachable quality. PPG's most popular neutral. Lighter than a true greige, warmer than a white, it sits in the sweet spot that makes whole-house color effortless.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Collingwood's warm purple-greige quality may read differently than Whiskers's warm light greige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Collingwood in Your Room
The purple is most visible in north-facing or cool-lit rooms. In warm south light, it reads as a balanced warm gray. Beautiful with both modern and traditional decor.
Whiskers in Your Room
Reads as a warm, airy neutral in most conditions. The greige undertone is subtle enough that it can function as a warm off-white in bright rooms and a light gray in dim rooms.
LRV and Brightness
Collingwood has an LRV of 62.94, while Whiskers has an LRV of 62. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Collingwood
Benjamin Moore recommends Collingwood for: living room, bedroom, hallway, whole house, bathroom. With an LRV of 62.94, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Whiskers is recommended for: whole house, hallway, bedroom, living room, bathroom. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Collingwood in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Collingwood (OC-28) is Whiskers (PPG1025-3) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Whiskers is the closest PPG option at LRV 62. Very close match. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Collingwood is a Benjamin Moore color with warm purple-greige undertones and an LRV of 62.94. Whiskers is a PPG color with warm light greige undertones and an LRV of 62. With a Delta E of 2.1, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 2.1, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.