Sea Foam → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Sea Foam (2123-60), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Sea Foam
If you love Benjamin Moore Sea Foam 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.
Sea Foam (2123-60) is a light green with soft sea green undertones. A soft, minty sea green with gray undertones. Fresh and calming without being bold. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 64.28) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Sea Foam 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 Sea Foam. White Sage (PPG1131-2) comes in with a Delta E of 2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. White Sage is the closest PPG option at LRV 64. Very close match.
PPG Matches for Sea Foam
White Sage is the closest PPG option at LRV 64. Very close match.
| Sea Foam | White Sage | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 64.28 | 64 |
| Hex | #C9D7CE | #D1D8CE |
| Undertone | Soft Sea Green | Light Sage White |
| Family | Green | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Sea Foam has soft sea green undertones. A soft, minty sea green with gray undertones. Fresh and calming without being bold.
White Sage has light sage white undertones. A very light sage green approaching off-white. The lightest green in PPG's range. Barely there color that freshens a room without committing to a bold green.
These two colors share the same undertone family, which is a good sign for a cross-brand swap. The undertone similarity means they will behave similarly as lighting changes throughout the day, and they should coordinate well with the same accent colors, trim, and furnishings.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Sea Foam in Your Room
The green is soft and fresh. In cool rooms, slightly blue-green. In warm rooms, more purely green.
White Sage in Your Room
In most rooms, reads as a cool off-white with a green whisper. The sage shows most in bright, natural light. A subtle, refreshing choice.
LRV and Brightness
Sea Foam has an LRV of 64.28, while White Sage has an LRV of 64. 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 Sea Foam
Benjamin Moore recommends Sea Foam for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 64.28, 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.
White Sage is recommended for: bathroom, nursery, bedroom, hallway, kitchen. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use White Sage in the same rooms you planned for Sea Foam.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Sea Foam (2123-60) is White Sage (PPG1131-2) with a Delta E of 2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. White Sage is the closest PPG option at LRV 64. 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. Sea Foam is a Benjamin Moore color with soft sea green undertones and an LRV of 64.28. White Sage is a PPG color with light sage white undertones and an LRV of 64. With a Delta E of 2, these are extremely close and most people will not spot the difference on a wall. 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, 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.