Deep Silver → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Deep Silver (2124-30), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Deep Silver
If you love Benjamin Moore Deep Silver 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.
Deep Silver (2124-30) is a dark gray with cool dark gray undertones. A cool, dark gray with subtle green undertones. Deeper than Fieldstone, lighter than Raccoon Fur. Solid and reliable. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 16.44) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Deep Silver 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 Deep Silver. Porpoise Alt (PPG1010-5) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Porpoise Alt is the closest PPG option at LRV 16. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Deep Silver
Porpoise Alt is the closest PPG option at LRV 16. Very close match.
| Deep Silver | Porpoise Alt | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 16.44 | 16 |
| Hex | #7F8178 | #817E7A |
| Undertone | Cool Dark Gray | Warm Dark Ash |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Deep Silver has cool dark gray undertones. A cool, dark gray with subtle green undertones. Deeper than Fieldstone, lighter than Raccoon Fur. Solid and reliable.
Porpoise Alt has warm dark ash undertones. A warm, dark ash gray. Between Up In Smoke and Thunderstorm. The warm brown gives it earthy character at a dark depth.
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. Deep Silver's cool dark gray quality may read differently than Porpoise Alt's warm dark ash 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
Deep Silver in Your Room
The green is subtle. Reads as a cool dark gray in most conditions. The green prevents it from feeling sterile.
Porpoise Alt in Your Room
Warm and grounding. In bright rooms, a warm dark gray. In dim rooms, approaching charcoal.
LRV and Brightness
Deep Silver has an LRV of 16.44, while Porpoise Alt has an LRV of 16. 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 Deep Silver
Benjamin Moore recommends Deep Silver for: accent wall, exterior, cabinets, office, bathroom vanity. With an LRV of 16.44, this is a dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Porpoise Alt is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, cabinets, office, front door. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Porpoise Alt in the same rooms you planned for Deep Silver.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Deep Silver (2124-30) is Porpoise Alt (PPG1010-5) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Porpoise Alt is the closest PPG option at LRV 16. 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. Deep Silver is a Benjamin Moore color with cool dark gray undertones and an LRV of 16.44. Porpoise Alt is a PPG color with warm dark ash undertones and an LRV of 16. 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.