Simply White → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Benjamin Moore Simply White (OC-117), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Simply White
If you love Benjamin Moore Simply White 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.
Simply White (OC-117) is a very light white with warm yellow undertones. A clean, bright white with just enough warmth to avoid looking sterile. The slight yellow undertone keeps it from feeling cold. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 91.7) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Simply White 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 Simply White. Delicate White (PPG1001-1) comes in with a Delta E of 2.4, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Delicate White is an excellent match. Both are bright warm whites that avoid looking stark.
PPG Matches for Simply White
Delicate White is an excellent match. Both are bright warm whites that avoid looking stark.
| Simply White | Delicate White | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 91.7 | 90 |
| Hex | #F9F5EB | #F4F3EF |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow | Neutral-Cool White |
| Family | White | White |
Undertone Comparison
Simply White has warm yellow undertones. A clean, bright white with just enough warmth to avoid looking sterile. The slight yellow undertone keeps it from feeling cold.
Delicate White has neutral-cool white undertones. A bright, clean white with the slightest cool lean. PPG's cleanest true white option. When you want a white that does not pull warm or cool, this is the choice.
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. Simply White's warm yellow quality may read differently than Delicate White's neutral-cool white 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
Simply White in Your Room
Reads as a crisp, warm white in most lighting. In very warm south-facing light, the yellow can become noticeable. Under cool LEDs, it looks clean and bright.
Delicate White in Your Room
Stays white in all conditions. The cool lean is barely perceptible. In warm rooms, it reads as neutral. In cool rooms, it reads as a crisp, fresh white.
LRV and Brightness
Simply White has an LRV of 91.7, while Delicate White has an LRV of 90. 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 Simply White
Benjamin Moore recommends Simply White for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, whole house, bathroom. With an LRV of 91.7, this is a very light color that reflects a lot of light and works well in any room, including smaller spaces where you want to maintain a bright, open feel. It is light enough for whole-house use without making rooms feel washed out or sterile.
Delicate White is recommended for: trim, ceilings, cabinets, modern interiors, bathroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Delicate White in the same rooms you planned for Simply White.
Simply White in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Simply White (OC-117) is Delicate White (PPG1001-1) with a Delta E of 2.4, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Delicate White is an excellent match. Both are bright warm whites that avoid looking stark. 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. Simply White is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow undertones and an LRV of 91.7. Delicate White is a PPG color with neutral-cool white undertones and an LRV of 90. With a Delta E of 2.4, 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 2.4, 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.