What does ΔE mean on the Aria matches?
ΔE2000 is a numeric color-distance measure. Lower values are closer under this calculation; the label beside each result gives a plain-language interpretation of the distance.
PPG color reference
Aria (PPG1001-2) by PPG
#E3E4E2
A neutral screen color with a neutral (balanced undertone) reading and LRV 77.0. Not sure it's the exact color your local store carries? Here's the closest match at each of the other four brands.
- Hex
- #E3E4E2
- RGB
- 227, 228, 226
- HSL
- 90°, 3.6%, 89%
- Lab D65
- 90.46, -0.69, 0.85
- LRV
- 77.0
- Undertone
- neutral (balanced undertone)
In a room
Where this color can work
Aria is a pale, balanced neutral suited to bright kitchens, bedrooms, and connecting spaces where clean white would be too stark. Its high lightness helps architectural shadows remain gentle, while black or dark wood details can keep the room from feeling washed out. Because the undertone is restrained, nearby finishes may influence it strongly. Surround a large dry sample with the actual counter, flooring, and fabric pieces before choosing the final trim white.
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Cross-brand shortlist
Three nearby values in every other palette
Lower ΔE2000 values are closer screen approximations. They are not paint-formula conversions.
Sherwin-Williamsnearest three
Benjamin Moorenearest three
Valsparnearest three
Dunn-Edwardsnearest three
Within PPG
Similar, lighter, and darker
RadissonPPG1013-1 · #E5E7E6Similar · ΔE 0.889Stone White30GY 76/017 · #E3E2E1Similar · ΔE 1.318Shaded WhisperPPG0995-1 · #E0DFDDSimilar · ΔE 1.439Gray GlimpsePPG1036-1 · #E0E4E2Similar · ΔE 1.456SnowbankPPG1043-1 · #E8E9E9Similar · ΔE 1.554Cloudy DayPPG1129-1 · #DFE6DALighter · ΔE 5.779Sage SplashPPG1115-2 · #E4E5D2Darker · ΔE 7.406
Provenance
Recorded source
- Color value source: https://www.ppgpaints.com/ppg-colors/aria
- Retrieved:
- LRV is recorded from the cited source.
Saveable reference
Color and closest-match card
FAQ
Questions about Aria
Should I sample Aria before buying?
Yes. Put a labeled sample on the project surface and check it through the day beside trim, flooring, counters, textiles, and other fixed materials.
Does the page reproduce a PPG fan deck?
No. It reorganizes factual identifiers and screen values for comparison and links to the recorded source. It does not copy a fan deck layout or paint formula. In this library, the nearest cross-brand screen value is Silver Dust 7004-19 by Valspar at ΔE 0.220.
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