Grant Beige → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Grant Beige (HC-83), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Grant Beige
If you love Benjamin Moore Grant Beige 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.
Grant Beige (HC-83) is a medium beige with warm golden beige undertones. A rich, warm beige with golden undertones. Darker and more saturated than Manchester Tan. A classic, grounding neutral. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 56.65) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Grant Beige 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 Grant Beige. Elusion (PPG1025-3-2) comes in with a Delta E of 2.1, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Elusion is the closest PPG option at LRV 56. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Grant Beige
Elusion is the closest PPG option at LRV 56. Very close match.
| Grant Beige | Elusion | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 56.65 | 56 |
| Hex | #CEC2AF | #CFC8BC |
| Undertone | Warm Golden Beige | Warm Light Greige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Grant Beige has warm golden beige undertones. A rich, warm beige with golden undertones. Darker and more saturated than Manchester Tan. A classic, grounding neutral.
Elusion has warm light greige undertones. A warm, light greige that eludes easy categorization: not quite beige, not quite gray. PPG's everyday neutral.
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. Grant Beige's warm golden beige quality may read differently than Elusion'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
Grant Beige in Your Room
Reads as a warm, substantial beige in all lighting. The golden quality makes rooms feel cozy. In bright light, it looks lighter and more honey-toned.
Elusion in Your Room
Warm and balanced. Reads as a warm light neutral in all conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Grant Beige has an LRV of 56.65, while Elusion has an LRV of 56. 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 Grant Beige
Benjamin Moore recommends Grant Beige for: living room, dining room, bedroom, hallway, study. With an LRV of 56.65, this is a medium 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.
Elusion is recommended for: whole house, hallway, living room, bedroom, 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.
Grant Beige in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Grant Beige (HC-83) is Elusion (PPG1025-3-2) with a Delta E of 2.1, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Elusion is the closest PPG option at LRV 56. 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. Grant Beige is a Benjamin Moore color with warm golden beige undertones and an LRV of 56.65. Elusion is a PPG color with warm light greige undertones and an LRV of 56. 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.