Canyon Stone → Benjamin Moore
The closest Benjamin Moore matches for PPG Canyon Stone (PPG1024-6), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Benjamin Moore Equivalent for Canyon Stone
If you love PPG Canyon Stone but need a Benjamin Moore 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 Benjamin Moore, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Canyon Stone (PPG1024-6) is a medium-dark taupe with warm canyon taupe undertones. A warm, earthy taupe named for desert canyon walls. Deeper than Polished Limestone. PPG's darkest warm neutral. To find a good Benjamin Moore match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 22) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Canyon Stone and every Benjamin Moore 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 results are decent but not perfect. The closest Benjamin Moore option is Driftwood (2107-40) with a Delta E of 3.8, which is a "good match" level match. Driftwood is close. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Benjamin Moore Matches for Canyon Stone
Driftwood is close.
| Canyon Stone | Driftwood | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 22 | 25.44 |
| Hex | #958D83 | #A19383 |
| Undertone | Warm Canyon Taupe | Warm Driftwood Brown |
| Family | Taupe | Brown |
Undertone Comparison
Canyon Stone has warm canyon taupe undertones. A warm, earthy taupe named for desert canyon walls. Deeper than Polished Limestone. PPG's darkest warm neutral.
Driftwood has warm driftwood brown undertones. A warm, organic brown with the weathered quality of sea-worn wood. Not a chocolate brown but a muted, sun-bleached tone. Natural and coastal.
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
Canyon Stone in Your Room
Warm and earthy. In bright rooms, a rich warm taupe. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
Driftwood in Your Room
The warm brown is consistent and organic. In bright rooms, the weathered quality is visible. In dim rooms, cozy and grounding.
LRV and Brightness
Canyon Stone has an LRV of 22, while Driftwood has an LRV of 25.44. 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 Canyon Stone
PPG recommends Canyon Stone for: accent wall, exterior, dining room, office, living room. With an LRV of 22, this is a medium-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.
Driftwood is recommended for: accent wall, exterior, office, dining room, living room. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Driftwood in the same rooms you planned for Canyon Stone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Benjamin Moore match for Canyon Stone (PPG1024-6) is Driftwood (2107-40) with a Delta E of 3.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Driftwood is close. 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. Canyon Stone is a PPG color with warm canyon taupe undertones and an LRV of 22. Driftwood is a Benjamin Moore color with warm driftwood brown undertones and an LRV of 25.44. With a Delta E of 3.8, 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 3.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Benjamin Moore equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Benjamin Moore. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Benjamin Moore 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.